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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

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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