Global warming threatens to make the situation worse by bringing more floods, droughts and waterborne diseases. In addition, the crucial elements of our natural system including healthy rivers, wetlands, forests and floodplains that filter clean water and provide flood protection are being lost. Clean water is the lifeblood of our communities and our environment. But due to global climate change, drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems, dams and levees have seriously been outdated.
This article reviews on the most affected rivers in America demonstrating the hazards of outmoded infrastructure resulting to poor economic, health and safety benefits. Also poor river management results in the flood threat and poor drinking water quality. The most endangered rivers of America listed in this article shows that the river system is on the verge of ecological collapse. The endangered rivers include:
- Sacramento-San Joaquin River System California;
- Flint River Georgia;
- Lower Snake River Idaho Oregon Washington;
- Mattawoman Creek Maryland;
- North Fork of the Flathead River Montana;
- Saluda River South Carloina.
