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American Whitewater Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included the... [read more]

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Wild and Scenic 50th

In 2018 we celebrate this Wild and Scenic River and work to protect more rivers as part... [read more]

Good News for Kalmiopsis Rivers! (OR/CA)

The Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will not review a 20-year prohibition on new mining... [read more]

Seeking Input – Elwha River Bridge Design (WA)

Design for the US 101 Elwha River Bridge replacement project is proceeding forward and the Washington Department... [read more]

Help AW Serve You Better – Take Our Quick and Easy Community Survey

American Whitewater is an organization that has been serving paddlers for over 60 years. We are committed... [read more]

Wild and Scenic Study Report Released for Mokelumne (CA)

The California Natural Resources Agency recently released the draft Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic Study Report, recommending... [read more]

Top Ten Stewardship Issues for 2018

There is no shortage of stewardship work for American Whitewater in 2018. We're working towards bringing 5,000... [read more]

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, Friend of Whitewater, Prepares to Retire

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, a Pennsylvania State legislator known for his practical, problem solving approach to solving the... [read more]

SPEAK UP FOR IMPROVED ACCESS AT WARD’S FERRY BRIDGE – Tuolumne River (CA)

American Whitewater is advocating for improved access conditions at Ward’s Ferry Bridge on California’s Tuolumne River, which... [read more]
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