For more than 30 years, Save The River has been the leading environmental advocate working to protect and preserve the Upper St. Lawrence River.

Save The River is a grassroots advocate, working with thousands of year-round and seasonal members, on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the River, to ensure that the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands are protected for future generations. Our advocacy positions - from acting as a watchdog on St. Lawrence Seaway issues to fighting for environmentally sound water levels regulation - are based on independent science and community outreach.

Latest News

Learn More about Plan BV7, a New Proposed Water Levels Plan for the River
Today the International Joint Commission (IJC) released Plan BV7, a regulation plan with a new approach to managing water levels on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. The proposed plan is similar to Plan B+, an option supported by community members. Over the next few months, we will be providing you with regular updates on the process and opportunities to help advocate for Plan BV7. But first, we want to provide you with some important information on Plan BV7’s approach which will create the conditions for: read more

Press Release: US and Canadian Groups Praise New Approach to Water Level Regulation
Save The River, The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund – Canada (WWF–Canada) today offered their organizations’ support for the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) new approach to water level regulation in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The three organizations are encouraged by the proposed Plan BV7 which, if appropriately implemented, will take steps to restore the lake and river after 60 years of environmentally damaging regulation. read more

Water Levels to be Focus of 23rd Winter Conference
We’re very excited to present a packed agenda for the 23rd annual Save The River Winter Conference, on Saturday, February 4th at the Clayton Opera House. It’s not too late to register! Registration options include: download and mail the registration form,  call Save The River at (315) 686-2010, or you may register at the door on the ... read more

Winter Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Save The River's annual winter conference attracts more than 200 attendees including Save The River members, scientists and regional policymakers to discuss current River issues. The Winter Environmental Conference is Save The River's one of a kind opportunity to provide in-depth information to our members and elected officials that will inspire policy solution to protect and preserve the St. Lawrence River. read more

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