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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

Forest Service Abandons Idaho River Protections

On January 10th, the U.S. Forest Service released the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the updated... [read more]

2025 Southeast Advanced Release Schedule

American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]

2024 Board Of Directors Election – Current Members Please Vote Now!

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

Help Determine the Future for a Free Flowing Lower Snake River

Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is requesting public input on a survey to determine recreational... [read more]

2024 American Whitewater Calendar Now Available!

Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious (and incredibly talented) community and pick out... [read more]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directs CSX to stop mining Nolichucky River

Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to CSX Transportation, ordering the rail... [read more]

Last Chance to Support River Access in Colorado TODAY!

It’s that time of year again! Colorado Gives Day and early giving is happening now through December... [read more]

Low-Head Dam Inventory Included in 2024 Water Resources Development Act

American Whitewater was successful in getting a national low-head dam inventory into the final Water Resources Development... [read more]
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