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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

AW Completes Purchase, Donation of Contoocook River Access (NH)

American Whitewater, with the help of Merrimack Valley Paddlers and local boaters, has completed its effort to... [read more]

River Access Nationwide Blocked Due to Shutdown

The impacts of the government shutdown are being felt far and wide, and river runners are no... [read more]

Piru Creek (CA) Releases Cancelled for Fall 2013

Releases into Piru Creek below Santa Felicia Dam in California have been cancelled this year due to... [read more]

2013 American Whitewater Gauley Fest Presented By Subaru Wrap-Up

American Whitewater is proud to announce another successful Gauley Fest, this one the 30th anniversary! First, a... [read more]

Friendsville – Upper Yough Parking Lot Update

Eighteen months ago whitewater paddlers raised over $20,000 for off-road parking in Friendsville, Maryland. This small riverside... [read more]

AW Recommends Stronger Protected Areas for OR, WA, ID & MT

Today, American Whitewater submitted recommendations for amendments for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's Fish and Wildlife... [read more]

2013 Ladies On The Lower G

If you're coming out to Gauley Fest, make sure you check out the Ladies on the Lower... [read more]

September/October AW Journal Available in Library Today!

The September/October issue of the AW Journal features the Mountain to Sound Greenway. This issue includes. .... [read more]
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