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American Whitewater Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater 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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