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Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Green Utility Takes Surprising Direction – Upper American River Project (CA)

Apr 7, 2017

Recently, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) made an unexpected move to advocate for policies that would... [read more]

Green River Boat Passage Officially Open! – UT

Apr 6, 2017

Green River, UT – American Whitewater staff traveled to Green River, UT in late March to meet... [read more]

Ocoee Release Fix Proposed in TN Legislature

Apr 6, 2017

A bill has been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature that aims to continue treasured recreational releases on... [read more]

Update: Dolores River Flows Steady at 1200cfs this week.

Apr 4, 2017

Dolores, Colorado - After a cold opening weekend on the Lower Dolores River, the Dolores Water... [read more]

40 years of Accident Databass Statistics

Apr 3, 2017

American Whitewater Accident Database Statistics: 1975 - 2016 Total Records 1588 Fatalities 1262 Near Misses... [read more]