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American Whitewater Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included the... [read more]

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

2013 Whitewater Symposium – Bend OR, Sept 27-29

The American Canoe Association and the Steering Committee of the Whitewater Symposium will be co-hosting the Whitewater... [read more]

Gauley Fest Presented by Subaru – Sept. 20-21, 2013

This September 20-21, come join American Whitewater at the world's largest paddling festival (and our biggest fundraiser):... [read more]

Volunteer of the Month – Presented By Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the August 2013 Volunteer of the Month: Katrina O'Brien! Katrina is... [read more]

Gauley Fest Vendors: Reserve Your Booth Space Before Sept. 1st!

Just a friendly reminder to all our wonderful vendors that plan to attend Gauley Fest: booth prices... [read more]

Feather Fest 2013 – September 27-29

The 22nd annual Feather River Festival (CA) will be held during scheduled releases on the Feather River September 27-29,... [read more]

Visiting the Elwha (WA)

While paddling the Elwha River is a fascinating way to experience restoration and recovery of a free-flowing... [read more]

Gauley River (WV) Information for 2013

American Whitewater received the following letter from the rangers and staff of the Gauley River National Recreation... [read more]

Sustainable Roads Analysis on Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie NF (WA)

With more than 2,500 miles of roads, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has an extensive road system... [read more]
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