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Whether you live in Colorado year-round, or just visit during the paddling season, you know that our rivers and the communities that depend on them, need sufficient water supplies.  A new State-wide Water Plan is being drafted now, that will shape the future of Colorado's rivers, and AW needs your help in urging the State to make healthy rivers a clear objective of the Plan. Make your voice heard, before March 19th!

American Whitewater is excited to attend the 17th Annual French Broad River Fest in Hot Springs, NC this May 2-4, 2014. Pick up your tickets today and come join us! AW will be there spreading the good word about our river stewardship programs and selling Memberships. We hope to see you there!

The March/April issue of the AW Journal features “California Rejects B.C. Hydro as "Green" Energy Source".

Current members - Read the issue now!

Not a current member? Join or Renew today!

American Whitewater is proud to announce our March 2014 Volunteer of the Month: Don Perkins! Don was part of the rockstar crew that recently put on the National Paddling Film Fesitval (NPFF) in Kentucky. As many folks may know, NPFF is a great supporter of American Whitewater, raising several thousands dollars for our river stewardship work each year. Thanks for all the hard work, Don! In recognition of his work, Don will be receiving a custom Kokatat Woolcore Shirt!

Springdale, Utah - Zion National Park has released the Final Virgin River Comprehensive Management Plan, which provides protection for 144 miles of designated Wild & Scenic Rivers within the Park. The Park’s management strategy, as outlined in the plan, does not adjust current flow limits for paddling.

American Whitewater would like to commend the Shoshone National Forest for expanding their roster of rivers protected as “eligible” for Wild and Scenic designation under their new Forest Plan.  American Whitewater participated in their forest planning process and offered evidence and recommendations for several new eligible streams.  All told over 82 miles of spectacular rivers receive new protections under the new plan. 

Earlier today, Yosemite National Park released their Merced Wild and Scenic Final Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. The new plan places paddling on equal footing with other activities in the Park, and we're very pleased to announce that the Park Service has improved and enhanced opportunities to enjoy Yosemite via kayak, canoe and raft.

Earlier this week we posted a quick article informing our community that American Whitewater would not pursue the Senate version of the River Paddling Protection Act, ending our exploration of a legislative solution to the management of paddling in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.  We’ve obviously gotten some questions about this decision and would like to offer a more robust explanation. 

American Whitewater has decided not to pursue a Senate version of the River Paddling Protection Act, ending our exploration of a legislative solution to the management of paddling in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.  Advocating for this legislation in the Senate with insufficient support would exhaust resources better spent on promising conservation projects, would damage valued relationships, and would be unlikely to produce a favorable outcome.

American Whitewater is proud to announce that we've built a new web store: http://store.americanwhitewater.org! It comes complete with a great selection of American Whitewater t-shirts, hoodies, hats, books and miscellaneous gear. We hope you'll check out our store and consider making a purchase today!

A new version of the River Paddling Protection Act, HR 3492, was sent to the full House of Representatives yesterday when it passed in the House Natural Resources Committee by unanimous consent. The bill will ultimately help thousands of Americans connect with the rivers flowing through Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in a healthy, low impact, and environmentally sustainable manner.  We've included a list of Q&A's as a partial response to recent media articles.