AW in the NorthEast

American Whitewater has been working for river enthusiasts in the Northeast for decades, with our results being flow and access to many rivers that were for years dry and/or inaccessible. With partner organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club, Merrimack Valley Paddlers, Kayak and Canoe Club of New York and New England F.L.O.W., AW volunteers are responsible for having created (previously dry) rivers that run on dozens of days per year.

Act Today For River Access

posted July 27, 2010
by Kevin Colburn
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Act today to secure historic funding for river and trail access! This week congress will consider fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund through offshore drilling revenues. This fund is the best resource available for purchasing new river access and conservation easements, and has been underfunded in the past. Please Act Today.

Ausable River Access Update

posted July 20, 2010
by Kevin Colburn
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Efforts by the Ausable Chasm Company to discourage legal public enjoyment of the Ausable River through intimidation have not thus far resulted in the State of New York filing any trespassing charges against paddlers. The State generally supports recreational use of its navigable rivers like the Ausable. Paddlers wanting to paddle the river are encouraged to read this article before their trip and make their own decision on whether or not to paddle.

Ausable Chasm Company Resists Public Access

posted June 21, 2010
by Kevin Colburn
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Last weekend marked a major success for the paddling community: federally mandated river access at the power company lands at the put in for the Ausable Chasm. Unfortunately, in a surprize move the Ausable Chasm Company, which owns the land in the river corridor, had police onsite to write trespassing tickets for several paddlers.American Whitewater is seeking legal assistance regarding this matter. If you are an attorney in the State of New York and are interested in this issue, please promptly contact kevin@americanwhitewater.org.

Ausable River to Open June 18, 2010!

posted June 14, 2010
by Kevin Colburn
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New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), under an order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), plans to open New York's Ausable Chasm to paddlers on Friday, June 18th, 2010. American Whitewater would like to thank our volunteer Jared Hogle for all his assistance on this project. In addition, it is likely that more paddlers sent FERC comments on this issue than on any other FERC project in the Country. Congratulations to all of you, and we wish you many great runs on the Ausable!

Esopus Whitewater FunFest June 5 & 6

posted April 13, 2010
by Mark Singleton
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KCCNY's traditional Annual Esopus Slalom is being enlarged and enhanced by the addition of a diverse array of other activities for whitewater paddlers, creating the Esopus Whitewater FunFest! This expanded event is designed to engage whitewater paddlers with a wide variety of interests and abilities.

TNC Investigates Flow Improvements in New England

posted July 31, 2009
by Kevin Colburn
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is currently investigating opportunities for restoring natural functions to the Connecticut River Watershed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. TNC's efforts are focused on reconnecting rivers and streams, restoring floodplain forests, and managing flows for people and nature. AW is working with TNC, and we are hopeful that this process will benefit several whitewater rivers and their enjoyment.


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September 2010

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Raquette - Stone Valley Release
08:00 am -6:00 pm est
720cfs 10 am-2:30 pm, 900 cfs else 720-900 cfs

Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

Beaver - Taylorville Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

Beaver - Moshier Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

Beaver - Eagle Section Release
1:00 pm -5:00 pm est
200- cfs

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Raquette - Stone Valley Release
08:00 am -4:00 pm est
full release 10am-3pm 720-900 cfs

Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Beaver - Taylorville Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
11:00 am -2:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

Beaver - Eagle Section Release
1:00 pm -5:00 pm est
200- cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

Beaver - Taylorville Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

Beaver - Eagle Section Release
1:00 pm -5:00 pm est
200- cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

Deerfield Dryway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est
900-1100 cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Beaver - Taylorville Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

Beaver - Eagle Section Release
1:00 pm -5:00 pm est
200- cfs

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Beaver - Taylorville Section Release
10:00 am -2:00 pm est
400- cfs

Beaver - Eagle Section Release
1:00 pm -5:00 pm est
200- cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases
09:30 am -12:30 am est
3 hours starting fr. 9:30 to 12:30 700-+ cfs

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Deerfield Fife Branch/ Zoar Gap Releases Zoar,MA starts 09/01/10
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Raquette - Stone Valley Release Colton,NY starts 09/04/10
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Deerfield Dryway Releases Charlemont,MA starts 09/04/10
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Beaver - Taylorville Section Release Lowville,NY starts 09/04/10
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Beaver - Moshier Section Release Lowville,NY starts 09/05/10
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Beaver - Eagle Section Release Lowville,NY starts 09/05/10
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Bottom Moose Release Old Forge,NY starts 10/03/10
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Associated Projects

  • Holtwood Dam
    Dam Owner is proposing to reduce flows and alter channel containing whitewater features as part of a FERC license amendment.
  • Deerfield River
    The Deerfield was one of American Whitewater's first FERC relicensing victory's and remains one of the most impressive and valuable to the paddling community.
  • Hoosic River
    American Whitewater negotiated recreational releases on a bypassed reach of the Hoosic River near Albany New York that contains both Class III and Class V opportunities.
  • Ausable River Access
    AW has fought a dam owners attempt to block access to the stunning Ausable Chasm.
  • Saranac River
    AW used dam relicensing to advocate for land conservation, instream flows, and public access.
  • Moose River
    AW fought a proposal to dewater the Moose River beginning in 1982, and ultimately secured some of the first recreational releases in the nation.
  • West River
    Paddlers have long enjoyed and defended the few recreational releases on Vermont's West River. New hydro proposals may offer opportunities or impacts.
  • Black River Dam Licensing
    AW blocked the construction of a new dam on the Black and later settled for significant mitigation.
  • Beaver Relicensing (NY)
    AW worked on restoring several boating flows to the Beaver River through a relicensing process, which concluded in 1999.