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AW in the MidWest
The Midwest is not particularly well known for its whitewater; however, there are hundreds of gems scattered around the region and every state boasts at least one whitewater prize.
Vermillion River Access Issue Continues (IL)
posted January 11, 2010
by Kevin Colburn
A recent private closure of the Vermillion River in Illinois has paddlers and political representatives urgently seeking solutions. It appears that several good solutions exist, and we encourage Illinois paddlers to offer their support and encouragement for opening the river.
Dayton, Riverscape River Park Public Input Meeting
posted March 23, 2006
by Craig Plocica
The proposed RiverScape River Park in Dayton, OH
is currently in a feasibility study and the McLaughlin Group will be seeking public input on March
30. We encourage anyone interested not only in paddling but in outdoor recreation and/or downtown
revitalization to attend.
Midwest Hydro Successes
posted June 26, 2004
by Thomas O'Keefe & Angie Tornes
Working in close partnership with AW since the first flow study on the Pine River in 1991, the
Rivers and Trails Program has assisted us in obtaining significant benefits for whitewater
recreation through the FERC licensing process. Several projects in the midwest have benefitted from
this productive partnership.
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Associated Projects
- Black River, WI
The Hatfield Project on the Black River diverts flow from the river natural channel. AW advocates for restored recreational opportunities and riparian protection.
- Jim Falls, WI
AW has advocated for restoration of recreational opportunities on the Chippewa River impacted by the Jim Falls Hydro Project.
- Cuyahoga Restoration
A new hydro license proposal would dewater a nice rapid and preclude opportunities for dam removal.
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