Videos Highlight the Important Role Rivers Play in BIPOC Communities

Love is King - Let Freedom Roam released a series of videos highlighting the significance of rivers in BIPOC and systematically marginalized communities. The Shades of Water videos feature diverse voices explaining what rivers mean to them, their families, and their livelihoods. The videos also advocate for the passage of the River Democracy Act, introduced by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.

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Take Action to Protect Oregon’s Rivers

Thank Senators Wyden and Merkley for championing protections for Oregon’s outstanding rivers!

Senators Wyden and Merkley are championing wild and scenic protections for some of Oregon’s outstanding rivers and streams.  These rivers provide clean drinking water for communities, support local economies, are critical to the health and abundance of fish and wildlife species, and provide numerous recreation opportunities for Oregonians and visitors including fishing, rafting, hiking and camping. Safeguarding Oregon’s rivers will ensure that these treasures are protected for future generations.


New Videos Highlight the Important Role Rivers Play in BIPOC Communities

Shades of Water seeks to break down historical barriers between systematically marginalized communities and river conservation PORTLAND, Ore. (November 17, 2022) – Love is King – Let Freedom Roam today released a series of videos highlighting the significance of rivers in BIPOC and systematically marginalized communities. The three videos feature diverse voices explaining what rivers … Read More

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New Videos Highlight the Important Role Rivers Play in BIPOC Communities

Shades of Water seeks to break down historical barriers between systematically marginalized communities and river conservation PORTLAND, Ore. (November 17, 2022) – Love is King – Let Freedom Roam today released a series of videos highlighting the significance of rivers in BIPOC and systematically marginalized communities. The three videos feature diverse voices explaining what rivers … Read More

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Hundreds of Businesses Across Oregon Urge Congress to Pass the River Democracy Act

More than 250 Oregon Businesses thank Senators Wyden and Merkley for working to protect Oregon’s Rivers Portland, OR (September 29, 2021) – A growing number of businesses from across Oregon support Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley’s River Democracy Act (S.192), and are urging Congress to pass the bill. The legislation that will protect roughly … Read More

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U.S. Senate Committee Holds Hearing on River Democracy Act

Oregonians from across the state thank Sens. Wyden and Merkley for their leadership and urge Congress to pass the bill  Portland, OR (June 23, 2021) – A statewide coalition of Oregon small business leaders,  anglers, breweries, clean water advocates, veterans, local elected officials, and other community members are applauding the hearing in the U.S. Senate … Read More

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Breweries Across Oregon Want Congress to Protect Rivers

51 breweries thank Senators Wyden and Merkley for introducing the River Democracy Act  Portland, OR (June 15, 2021) – Fifty-one breweries across the state of Oregon today sent a letter to Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, thanking them for introducing the River Democracy Act (S.192), legislation that will protect roughly 4,700 miles of rivers … Read More

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Act will Protect More Oregon Rivers and Streams

Senator Wyden promotes the River Democracy Act, which will designate nearly 4,700 miles of Oregon’s rivers as Wild and Scenic.

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