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American Whitewater Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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