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American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.

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Paddlers mourn the passing of Keith Pitzer

USFS Withdraws Chattooga Decisions and Analyses

Mokelumne River (CA) - Protection for the Future - Protection for the Now

Ship Creek (AK) Access Issue

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AW Successes

AW Reaches Agreement on Sultan River (WA)

Illabot Creek Wild and Scenic bill passes House

AW Wins New Belgium Brewing's $10,000 Grant!

Hemlock Dam Removal Underway (WA)

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West River Hydropower Proposal Meetings Scheduled

Climate Change Action Can Help Recreation

ACTION ALERT: Protect Colorado's Backcountry Paddling Experiences

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