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American Whitewater Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Proposed Asphalt and Gravel Mine threatens the Upper Colorado River

A new proposal to allow the development of a 90- acre open pit mine in Eagle County... [read more]

Seeking Input on Oregon’s Proposed Non-Motorized Boating Program

For the past five years the Oregon State Marine Board has engaged with the non-motorized boating community... [read more]

Congress Approves Legislation to Count Outdoor Recreation Economy

In a strong statement of bipartisan support for the value of the outdoor recreation economy, the Senate... [read more]

Please Share Your Ocoee Opinions With Us (TN)

As you might know, the agreements that provide recreational releases on the wildly popular Ocoee River expire... [read more]

El Dorado County Threatens Access to the South Fork American River (CA)

El Dorado County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Mosquito Road Bridge Replacement... [read more]

2016 Board Of Directors Election – Current Members Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater’s membership elects Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

New Dam Proposed for Chehalis River (WA)

The Chehalis Basin is the second largest river basin in Washington State. It is a uniquely fertile... [read more]

Great Season for Releases in CA, Bad Energy Bill Looming

On October 29-30, recreational releases on the Pit 1 reach of the Pit River marked the end... [read more]
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