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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

Planning Effort Underway for Nooksack River Watershed (WA)

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a new planning project that will guide recreation... [read more]

Legislative Update – LWCF & Hydropower Bill

This month, American Whitewater supporters stepped up, took action, and made a difference on two important issues... [read more]

Paddlers Rally for River Protection in Western NC

The Forest Service recently released a great list of 53 rivers and creeks they view as potentially... [read more]

West Coast River Touring by Dick Schwind

Dick Schwid’s guidebook, West Coast River Touring  is now available on the American Whitewater  website as a... [read more]

Mosquito Bridge Replacement Project – SFA below Slab Creek (CA)

            In response to American Whitewater and community advocacy to follow CA... [read more]

California State Lands Commission Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020

The California State Lands Commission (SLC) is in the final stages of updating their strategic plan through... [read more]

Yosemite Seeks Comments on Wilderness Plan

Yosemite National Park recently announced that it is beginning the process of updating its Wilderness Stewardship Plan,... [read more]

Hydropower Development at Ernies: Developer Continues to Pursue (WA)

On December 1st Black Canyon Hydro LLC filed its License Application for the Black Canyon Hydropower Project... [read more]
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