AW in the Lower Pacific
American Whitewater’s conservation program focuses on dam relicensing and continued protection of key watersheds on public land. American Whitewater is a founding member and current Steering Committee member of the California Hydropower Reform Coalition. American Whitewater has participated in the relicensing of 22 hydro projects throughout the state. Our goals are to secure annually scheduled whitewater releases, access improvements, real time flow information and improved instream flows for river ecological purposes.
Feather River Release Postponed (CA)
The Rock Creek release on the Feather River has been postponed one week because of the fire situation in the Feather River Canyon.
California Summer Release Schedules (CA)
Although this has shaped up to be a very dry year, there will be a number of paddling opportunities for boaters to take advantage of here in California.
Yuba/ Bear Whitewater Flow Study (CA)
The Bear River will see flows this weekend as part of the relicensing flow studies for the Yuba/ Bear River Project. Come out and boat the release, fill out an online survey and let us know what you think of the run.
2008 Pit 1 Releases (CA)
The Pit 1 reach of the Pit River will have releases again this summer. Many people got on this run for the first time two years ago and found it to be a great class III/ IV run. This years releases will be for one weekend in June, July and August. This year dates are June 21 - 22, July 19 - 20 and August 16 - 17.
New Flows For the San Joaquin
South Fork American: Signed Sealed Delivered
Feather Releases (CA) In Jeopardy
American Whitewater Signs Oroville Settlement Agreement
Continuing American Whitewater's quest to restore the Feather River the signing of this agreement makes AW, and our local club affiliate the Chico Paddleheads, the only Non-Government Organization that has participated in all of the Project Relicensing on the Feather River. The signing of the Oroville Settlement represents the culmination of a five year effort for American Whitewater. This agreement will provide access to Bald Rock Canyon and the Big Bend Runs. It also provides for a Whitewater Park Feasibility Study. Read more about this historic agreement.
American Whitewater files for Whitewater Releases on Upper North Fork Hydro
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Events
| 2008 Pit 1 Releases | Fall River Mills,CA starts 07/19/08 |
| Rock Creek Release on North Fork Feather (CA) | Tobin,CA starts 08/02/08 |
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Associated Projects
- Conservation System
The National Landscape Conservation System represents the crown jewels of BLM lands and rivers.
- Roadless Areas
Of the 192 million acres the Forest Service manages, 58.5 million is Roadless. Often located at lower elevations, Roadless Areas include scenic landscapes, ancient forests, and wild rivers.
- Feather River
AW's decade of work on the Feather River
- Pit River
AW's is working to restore the Pit River which is impacted by hydropower operations.
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