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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

May June American Whitewater Journal Hot Off the Press!

The newest edition of the American Whitewater Journal is now available online. American Whitewater member's print editions... [read more]

Help Us Understand Boating on the Lower Chiwawa River (WA)

Do you paddle the Lower Chiwawa River outside of Leavenworth, WA? Your input is needed.Chelan County has... [read more]

2025 Gauley Fest Vendor Registration is Live!

We’re excited to kick start 2025 Gauley Fest planning! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of... [read more]

Notice: Web Users May Need to Reset Passwords

Heads up that American Whitewater updated our website on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and website users will... [read more]

American Whitewater Releases New River Guide App!

American Whitewater is excited to announce the release of our new mobile app, available for both ios... [read more]

Congress Thinks You Don’t Care About Public Lands and Rivers

Last week, the US House Natural Resources Committee passed a budget-related bill that–if it becomes law–will sell... [read more]

California 2025 Recreational Releases Reminder & Updates

American Whitewater and California boaters are victims of our own success. As a result of over two... [read more]

Volunteers needed: Help keep Mokelumne Big Bar Launch open! (CA)

The Bureau of Land Management’s Big Bar Launch facility off of Highway 49 is the only legal... [read more]
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