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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

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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