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American Whitewater Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

American Whitewater Brings Boaters’ Voices To Senate Hearing

American Whitewater recently submitted testimony in the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee to... [read more]

New Membership and Donation Forms are Live

We’ve recently upgraded our membership and donation forms at American Whitewater to better serve the needs of... [read more]

Spots Open! Join a Rogue River Adventure with American Whitewater

In June 2026, American Whitewater members are invited to join American Whitewater staff and board members for... [read more]

American Whitewater is Hiring River Content Curators 

American Whitewater is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954 with a mission to protect and... [read more]

Slab Creek 2026 Recreation Releases Cancelled (CA)

The 2026 Slab Creek recreation season was set to kick off with six scheduled releases between late... [read more]

Slab Creek (CA) 2026 Put-in & Take-out Information

Ahead of this season’s Slab Creek recreation releases, American Whitewater has been working with SMUD and the... [read more]

Additional Releases Proposed on New River Dries (WV)

Big changes are likely on the way for the New River Dries–including 32 releases annually! Thanks to... [read more]

Penstock Fails at New Colgate Powerhouse on North Yuba River (CA)

A major penstock failure on the North Yuba River could take years to repair. Flows will be... [read more]
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