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American Whitewater Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

AW Appeals New River Dries Flow and Access Prescriptions

On Friday American Whitewater filed an appeal of the State of West Virginia’s flow and access prescriptions... [read more]

TVA Asks For Feedback on Ocoee Agreement (TN)

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input on a proposed management agreement with the Ocoee... [read more]

West Rosebud Releases On the Horizon

The Mystic Lake Dam began spilling yesterday which means we are entering the timeframe when whitewater releases... [read more]

Rock Creek Access On NF Feather River Opened at Last! (CA)

The Rock Creek Bench river access site on the North Fork Feather River officially opened on June... [read more]

American Whitewater’s Spring Stewardship Update 2017

Our Stewardship work is possible only through your support, and your financial contribution plays a vital role... [read more]

AW Volunteer of the Month Presented by Kokatat : Ryan Galway

American Whitewater wants to raise its paddles to recognize Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society President Ryan Galway... [read more]

Protecting Spokane River Summer Flows Goes to Court (WA)

Next step in process essential for river and Spokane community Issue:  When water is flowing in the... [read more]

A Successful River Cleanup on the St. Vrain (Lyons, CO)

On Sunday, nearly 50 people gathered on the banks of the St. Vrain River to pick up... [read more]
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