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American Whitewater

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]

AW Seeks Stream Protection in Idaho Panhandle

Dec 21, 2011

American Whitewater recently prepared a report on the streams of the Idaho Panhandle that are eligible for... [read more]

American Whitewater Files in Opposition to Sunset Falls Hydro (WA)

Dec 21, 2011

Earlier today American Whitewater was joined by Alpine Lakes Protection Society, American Rivers, North Cascades Conservation Council,... [read more]

Congressional Offices Announce Proposal for Wild Olympics (WA)

Dec 18, 2011

Since their formal announcement in mid-November, Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks have been soliciting... [read more]

AW Board Election Wrap Up – 2011

Dec 17, 2011

As an organization, American Whitewater is fortunate to have a committed group of volunteer Directors that... [read more]

AW Intervenes in Opposition to the Flaming Gorge Pumpback Proposal

Dec 16, 2011

WY/CO/UT - American Whitewater has filed a Motion to Intervene in the Regional Watershed Supply Project's Preliminary... [read more]

Help Protect the San Joaquin from New Dams!

Dec 8, 2011

BLM Recommends Wild & Scenic River Protection For The San Joaquin River Gorge! The Bureau of Land... [read more]

New Video on Why You Should Join AW

Dec 7, 2011

We could write at least 100 good reasons to be an American Whitewater member, but sometimes the best... [read more]

The Perfect Holiday Gift: an AW Membership!

Dec 6, 2011

Just a friendly reminder: an American Whitewater membership makes the perfect gift for the paddler or river-lover in... [read more]