Removing dams can save lives!

March 17, 2010 View as Webpage | Forward | Subscribe Dear Aubrey, It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week -- Did you know that in many cases flood dangers can be diminished by removing unsafe dams or poorly located levees? Is there an outdated dam or levee in your community?  Catch a sneak peak of our new video about how communities removed dams and levees to solve flooding problems. American Rivers is working with communities across the country to bring flood management into the 21st century. By protecting wetlands, moving development out of floodplains, and removing outdated dams, we can cost-effectively protect homes and businesses, as well as healthy rivers and clean water. After you watch the trailer of our new film, please make a donationto help us share the film with mayors nationwide. With your help, we can protect communities from unsafe dams and damaging floods! Sincerely, Stephanie Lindloff Senior Director, River Restoration