“Our shared focus is on problem solving and the implementation of sound, responsible and lasting solutions to outstanding issues.” - AW et al. in Joint Comments
American Whitewater's comments are attached on the Colorado River Management Plan in the
"The joint recommendations are the product of what we regard as a major and historic achievement, the coming together of Grand Canyon river user groups... We have worked very hard to move beyond past differences. Our united purposes are to constructively participate in and support the NPS in its effort to advance Grand Canyon river management and, most importantly, to meaningfully resolve major outstanding controversies. Our shared focus is on problem solving and the implementation of sound, responsible and lasting solutions to outstanding issues."
Here is a summary of AW's observations regarding the Park Service management alternatives for the Grand Canyon. AW has not yet finalized our comments; however, we want to share some of our considerations with our members in advance of the January 9th deadline.
A brief history of American Whitewater's lawsuit and other actions to improve river management on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Contains active links to supporting documents.
Our letter to Congress regarding prospective legislation for an adverse end-run to settlement talks and our on-going suit over river management planning in the Grand Canyon.
Adverse legislative language was circulated on Capitol Hill that would have provided management direction to the Park Service at the expense of public input and comment through NEPA.
Announcement by American Whitewater and other plaintiffs that we are suing Grand Canyon National Park in order to restart the Colorado River Management Plan.
Letter from Park Service responding to initial contact between American Whitewater's attorney and Grand Canyon's Superintendent Arnberger.
Park Service press release justifying Superintendent's Arnberger decision to halt the CRMP.
River Links