Asheville, NC
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Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
40+ dams failed in Helene. Many were decades past their lifespan. With stronger storms, experts say NC must move fast to avoid a much bigger disaster. ➡️ wral.com/news/local/hidden-f… @WRAL
#helene #wnc #asheville #climatechange @americanrivers
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Meet the River Chub! 🤩 With a big pink head adorned with tubercles during the spawning season, males move thousands of rocks. Other fish rely on their nests, making Nocomis chub species very important indeed. 🐟 fws.gov/fish-of-the-week-pod…
📷 Charlie Mellor CC-by-NC 4.0 #AllTheFish
ALT a golden fish with orange and yellow fins with a big pink head adorned with horns
ALT a close up of a pink fish face adorned with small horns
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
.@SingerMcCombs, expert and Southeast Conservation Director at @ARActionFund, urges Congress to prioritize the removal of unsafe dams, responsible storm debris cleanup, and support for communities rebuilding with resilience in mind.
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
This #NationalWildlifeWeek, 🦪 we’re celebrating the quiet power of mussels and the vital role they play in our rivers! Freshwater mussels may not be flashy, but they’re some of the hardest-working creatures in our rivers. These "breathing rocks" filter water, support aquatic life, and help keep ecosystems healthy. More: americanrivers.org/2022/02/m…
📸 Lizzy Stokes-Cawley; Erin McCombs; Michael Perkins; Peter Kauss
ALT Group of freshwater mussels held in hand from Deep River in North Carolina
ALT Array of freshwater mussels in a bucket
ALT Large group of freshwater mussels in a bucket on the Little Tennessee River in North Carolina
ALT Zoomed in shot of two freshwater mussels under water
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Snot otter. Lasagna lizard. Eastern hellbenders have lots of nicknames, but lots of threats too. Read about how a North Carolina team brought down a dam to restore 78 miles of river habitat for these imperiled aquatic salamanders in my latest for @NatGeo:
nationalgeographic.com/anima…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
🚨 NEW: Introducing America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
This year is a call to action for clean water everywhere. Take action for these rivers today: mostendangeredrivers.org/
📸 Rio Grande, NM | Geraint Smith
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Recently, I've been musing on the subseasonal milestones that we observe each year in WNC.
This was my first pass at listing them, what else am I missing?
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
American Rivers’ 2023 Impact Report is here! Check out the biggest river stories from our 50th anniversary year. americanrivers.org/impact202…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Nothing restores a river like removing a dam. 💪 bit.ly/2UP03Tu
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Over the last week I've seen a LOT of footage of flooding around the world. I thought I'd put them here in one place 🧵
#floods #ClimateEmergency #degrowth
1. Greece (1/13)
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Catastrophic floods have absolutely devastated Central Greece.
Zagora, Greece received 30 inches of rain in one day. That’s more rain than London typically sees in a year.
🎥 @RomainChvt
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Learning about river rhythmicity with @TropRiversLab to understand how humans relate to rivers…
TL;DR it’s way more complex than wet season/dry season and differs markedly by culture
bit.ly/3WNUr9Q
#freshwaterdownunder #2023sfs
ALT Brochure on sustainable fishing during different times of year in the Amazon River made by the Fundación Ochoa to distribute to local communities
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Today, #SCOTUS’ dangerous decision in Sackett puts our waters at risk and poses unique harms for Indigenous communities, communities of color, and those most vulnerable to pollution and intensifying climate disasters. americanrivers.org/media-ite…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Good news! "Ela Dam Removal Coalition secured $4M IN FUNDING from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as an initial payment to commence deconstruction of the Ela dam in Western North Carolina."
americanrivers.org/media-ite…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Always a pleasure meeting w/ my friends @americanrivers, who work to reduce river pollution, secure policies to ensure we all have clean, abundant water, find solutions to reduce the risk of floods, work to remove unnecessary dams & so much more. Thanks y'all!
Huge thanks to @RepHankJohnson for meeting with American Rivers staff and board members yesterday to discuss the importance of healthy rivers!
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Removing a century-old dam in the NC mountains would restore species and reconnect communities, but will it be funded? The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, @americanrivers and other groups are awaiting a federal funding decision. More on @WFAE wfae.org/energy-environment/…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
Huge thanks to @RepHankJohnson for meeting with American Rivers staff and board members yesterday to discuss the importance of healthy rivers!
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
🙏 Thank you to American Rivers’ River Champion 🏆 the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, for leading the efforts to remove the Ela Dam to repair 549 miles of stream & restore cultural connections to the Oconaluftee River! 📸Joey Owle
#LifeDependsOnRivers
americanrivers.org/river-cha…
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
True Facts: Mussels That Catch Fish youtu.be/V2x8ts5STzY via @YouTube
This is the best stuff I’ve seen in a while! 😂 Take a few minutes and watch all the amazing mussel action described with the appropriate terminology! #freshwatermussels are #superiortostupidfish
Erin Singer McCombs retweeted
We were in the field with reporter David Boraks with WFAE Charlotte's NPR, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians & Mainspring Conservation Trust to talk about the Ela dam removal which will reconnect 549 miles of river and return the land back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
