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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

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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