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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

Gauley Fest – Join us in Summersville, WV September 15-18, 2016

Gauley Fest is just around the corner. . .have you reserved your Vendor space? Gauley Fest's Marketplace... [read more]

American Whitewater Festival Season is Here!

As summer winds down and as botable flows fade along with it, you may find yourself looking... [read more]

Recap of the 2016 Dolores River boating season.

Dolores, Colorado - Last week, representatives from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Dolores Water Conservancy District, and... [read more]

El Dorado County Fails to Support Public Access to the South Fork American River

The El Dorado County Transportation Division has issued a feasibility study proposing to remove access at the... [read more]

Help Protect S. Sierra Whitewater Rivers (CA)!

This summer the Sierra, Sequoia and Inyo National Forests are seeking feedback from the public on their... [read more]

Counting down to the 2016 Gore Canyon Festival!

As river flows start to drop, many boaters in the West turn their attention to the Upper... [read more]

SF American River (CA) – Slab Creek Powerhouse and Boating Flow Release Valve

The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently took a step that sets the stage for... [read more]

American Whitewater 2015 Annual Report Available

American Whitewater released our 2015 Annual Report, it can be downloaded by clicking here. A couple interesting... [read more]
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