AWs Volunteer of the Month - Presented by Kokatat
Posted: 02/02/2015
By: Nathan Fey
American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Matt Booth as our February 2015 Volunteer of the
Month!
Matt is one of the original organizers of the Lyons Outdoor Games in Lyons, Colorado and has
worked passionately to grow the event into a world-class showcase of human-powered recreation -
including slalom, boatercross, freestyle and creek events on the Saint Vrain River. After the
destructive floods that hit the river and local communities in September 2013, Matt worked to
give recreation a strong voice in flood recovery and master planning efforts. He has assisted
American Whitewater in identifying opportunities to improve river access and facilities, and
given the paddling community a say in how we rebuild the river and the communities of Lyons,
Longmont, and Boulder County.
Matt has also helped establish the Saint Vrain Creek Coalition by serving next to State,
County, and local officials on an Interim Planning Commitee that is charged with implementing
the St. Vrain Master Plan and Flood Recovery Projects. Matt is working to fund new staff
positions that will coordinate flood recovery, and is positioned to represent recreation
interests on the Coalition's Board of Directors.
In recognition of Matt's contributions this year and his ongoing commitment to American
Whitewater's mission and our projects in Colorado, we are pleased to recognize him as our
volunteer of the month. In thanks for his efforts, Matt will receive a Kokatat X-Jacket!
Colorado Stewardship Director
Nathan Fey
1601 Longs Peak Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
E-mail: nathan@americanwhitewater.org
Phone: 303-859-8601
Full Profile