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American Whitewater News includes updates on Action Alerts, Success Stories and Release Updates. 

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In June 2026, American Whitewater members are invited to join American Whitewater staff and board members for... [read more]

Action

As the federal review begins on removing two obsolete dams from the Eel River in northwestern California,... [read more]

Stories

In a big win for the Colorado River, the purchase of water rights to protect and leave... [read more]

Updates

American Whitewater is excited to announce the 2025 forecast for recreational flows on the San Joaquin Horseshoe... [read more]

Safety

Safety has been a core issue for AW since 1954, and today we are leaders in accident analysis and safety education.

River Info

Welcome to American Whitewater’s crowdsourced guide to over 6000 whitewater runs. Our National Whitewater Inventory contains rich descriptions, detailed mapping, safety alerts, gauges and flow recommendations, and photo-driven trip reports for our nation’s incredible whitewater rivers. We encourage you to enjoy our guide, submit trip reports, and join the community of paddlers that keep the information up-to-date, and ever improving.

About AW

American Whitewater is a national non-profit 501c(3) river conservation organization (EIN 23-7083760) founded in 1954 with approximately 7,000 members and 85 local-based affiliate clubs, representing whitewater enthusiasts across the nation.

AW Journal

The American Whitewater Journal is a literary exploration of whitewater paddling adventures, culture, and river advocacy.