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American Whitewater Projects

Merced Wild and Scenic River

The headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Merced River begin in the iconic Yosemite National Park. The... [read more]

Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Access (CO)

Big South is Colorado wilderness paddling at it's best! Access to the river, however, has been increasingly... [read more]

Gore Canyon Whitewater Park (CO)

As part of comprehensive management planning for the Upper Colorado River, Grand County obtained a Recreational In-Channel... [read more]

San Miguel River (CO)

For over ten years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access, protect flows, and restore riparian... [read more]

Cache la Poudre River Northern Integrated Supply Project (CO)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in advocacy on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which proposes... [read more]

Animas River Tacoma-Ames Hydro (CO)

For several Years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access at the Tacoma Hydroelectric facility on... [read more]

Sunset Falls Hydropower Development

On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County filed an application for a... [read more]

Similkameen River (BC/WA)

American Whitewater supports protecting the environmental, recreational, and other values of a fully connected and continuously flowing... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

California Rejects BC Hydro

On January 15th, 2014, the California Energy Commission adopted a final report that reaffirms the integrity of... [read more]

Act Now For Virginia Stream Access

Attention Virginia Paddler! If you want to help improve the stream access situation in Virginia, here is... [read more]

Wild Olympics Bill to Protect Ancient Forests and Rivers Introduced (WA)

American Whitewater Joins a Diverse Coalition of Local Business Leaders, Sportsmen, Elected Officials, Conservationists & Recreationists Praising... [read more]

2014 Bear River Releases Announced (ID)

We are pleased to announce the 2014 scheduled pulse flows on the Bear River's Black Canyon located... [read more]

Join American Whitewater for a River Trip on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River

This summer, American Whitewater members will have an opportunity to join American Whitewater staff and board members... [read more]

AW Objects to Faulty Wild and Scenic Analysis in MT & ID

American Whitewater recently filed formal objections to proposed Forest Plans for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, and... [read more]

2014 National Paddling Film Festival (NPFF)

Come see American Whitewater and the year's best photos and videos at the National Paddling Film Festival... [read more]

Advanced Southeast Dam Releases Set for 2014

American Whitewater has played a leading role in negotiating dam releases across the southeast.  While the vast... [read more]
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