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.
Upper Delaware Council Seeks to Limit Mongaup Boating (NY)
posted June 27, 2008
by Kevin Colburn
Earlier this month, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) sent a letter asking the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to prohibit boating on the
Mongaup to Re-Open After Three-Year Closure (NY)
posted April 15, 2008
by Kevin Colburn
Boaters in the northeast have good reason to be excited this month. The Rio Project on the Mongaup River (NY) will reopen this month after being closed to recreation for nearly three years. Releases will begin this month!
FERC Supports Paddling On Ausable! (NY)
posted April 10, 2008
by Kevin Colburn
Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its Environmental Assessment (EA) of boating on the Ausable Chasm. The EA marks a critical milestone in the paddling community’s efforts to secure access to the beautiful Class IV Ausable Chasm. The EA fully supports year-round paddling despite the power company's request for permission to totally block all paddling. While the access plan will require several months to implement, an interim access plan could allow paddling this summer.
Wave Sport presents Steward of the Year Award to Barry Adams
posted September 24, 2007
by Mark Singleton
American Whitewater and Wave Sport presented the Steward of the Year Award to Barry Adams of Pittsburgh, PA at the 2007 American Whitewater Gauley Festival in Summersville, WV this past weekend. Adams is the second recipient of the annual river stewardship achievement award that recognizes individuals who make outstanding contributions to river access, conservation, and/or safety on behalf of American Whitewater. Along with the recognition Adams was awarded a Wave Sport boat of his choice.
AW Calls Foul on Ausable Chasm
posted March 14, 2007
by Kevin Colburn
Today, American Whitewater sent a compaint to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the ridiculous delays in providing public access to New York's Ausable Chasm. Letters from paddlers may help move along this woefully delayed project, and get us on the water this summer.
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Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
2
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
3
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
4
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
11:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
5
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 500- cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
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6
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs |
7
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -1:00 pm est High Flow Day 8000- cfs |
8
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
9
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
10
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
11
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
12
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 600- cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 1200- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
Mongaup Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est One-barrel release. |
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Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 1200- cfs |
14
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
15
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
16
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
17
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
18
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
19
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 600- cfs
Raquette Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 720- cfs |
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Rapid Releases
-12:00 am est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
21
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
22
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
23
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
24
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
25
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
11:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
26
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 2400- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
AW Deerfield River Festival
12:00 am - |
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27
Rapid Releases
-12:00 am est 1800- cfs
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
Mongaup Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est One-barrel release. |
28
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
29
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
30
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
31
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
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Events
| Kennebec Releases | The Forks,ME starts 07/01/08 |
| Deerfield: Zoar Gap | Charlemont,MA starts 07/03/08 |
| Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases | Monroe,MA starts 07/04/08 |
| Dead River Releases | The Forks,ME starts 07/05/08 |
| Penobscot: Canada Falls | Rockwood,ME starts 07/05/08 |
| Magalloway Releases | Oxford County,ME starts 07/05/08 |
| Mongaup Releases | Port Jervis,NY starts 07/12/08 |
| Rapid Releases | Errol,NH starts 07/18/08 |
| Raquette Releases | Colton,NY starts 07/19/08 |
| AW Deerfield River Festival | Charlemont,MA starts 07/26/08 |
| Lockapalooza Festival | Pittsford,NY starts 08/16/08 |
| Beaver: Taylorville Section | Adirondacks,NY starts 08/30/08 |
| Beaver: Moshier Section | Adirondacks,NY starts 08/31/08 |
| Beaver: Eagle Section | Adirondacks,NY starts 08/31/08 |
| West River Releases | Jamaca,VT starts 09/27/08 |
| Moose River Releases | Old Forge,NY starts 10/05/08 |
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Events
July 2008 |
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Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
2
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
3
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
4
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
11:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
5
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 500- cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
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6
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs |
7
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -1:00 pm est High Flow Day 8000- cfs |
8
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
9
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
10
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
11
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
12
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 600- cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 1200- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
Mongaup Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est One-barrel release. |
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13
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Magalloway Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 1200- cfs |
14
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
15
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
16
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
17
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
18
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
19
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 600- cfs
Raquette Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 720- cfs |
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20
Rapid Releases
-12:00 am est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
21
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
22
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
23
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
24
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
25
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
11:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs |
26
Rapid Releases
- 1300- cfs
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 2400- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Penobscot: Canada Falls
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900- cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
AW Deerfield River Festival
12:00 am - |
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27
Rapid Releases
-12:00 am est 1800- cfs
Dead River Releases
08:00 am -1:00 pm est 1800- cfs
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs
Deerfield: Monroe Bridge Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est 900-1100 cfs
Mongaup Releases
10:00 am -2:00 pm est One-barrel release. |
28
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
29
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
30
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
31
Deerfield: Zoar Gap
09:30 am -12:00 am est Releases start between 9:30 - 12 and are at least 700 CFS 700- cfs
Kennebec Releases
10:00 am -3:00 pm est 10 - 1: 4800 CFS 1 - 3: 2400 CFS 4800-2400 cfs |
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Events
| Deerfield: Zoar Gap | Charlemont,MA starts 07/03/08 |
| West River Releases | Jamaca,VT starts 09/27/08 |
| Beaver: Eagle Section | Adirondacks,NY starts 08/31/08 |
| Beaver: Taylorville Section | Adirondacks,NY starts 08/30/08 |
| Raquette Releases | Colton,NY starts 07/19/08 |
| Kennebec Releases | The Forks,ME starts 07/02/08 |
| Penobscot: Canada Falls | Rockwood,ME starts 07/05/08 |
| Rapid Releases | Errol,NH starts 07/18/08 |
| Magalloway Releases | Oxford County,ME starts 07/05/08 |
| Dead River Releases | The Forks,ME starts 07/05/08 |
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Associated Projects
- 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.
- Holtwood Dam
Dam Owner is proposing to reduce flows and alter channel containing whitewater features as part of a FERC license amendment.
- 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.
- 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.
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