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Merced Wild and Scenic River

The headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Merced River begin in the iconic Yosemite National Park. The... [read more]

Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Access (CO)

Big South is Colorado wilderness paddling at it's best! Access to the river, however, has been increasingly... [read more]

Gore Canyon Whitewater Park (CO)

As part of comprehensive management planning for the Upper Colorado River, Grand County obtained a Recreational In-Channel... [read more]

San Miguel River (CO)

For over ten years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access, protect flows, and restore riparian... [read more]

Cache la Poudre River Northern Integrated Supply Project (CO)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in advocacy on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which proposes... [read more]

Animas River Tacoma-Ames Hydro (CO)

For several Years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access at the Tacoma Hydroelectric facility on... [read more]

Sunset Falls Hydropower Development

On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County filed an application for a... [read more]

Similkameen River (BC/WA)

American Whitewater supports protecting the environmental, recreational, and other values of a fully connected and continuously flowing... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Washington’s White Salmon River Runs Free Again!

After nearly a century, Washington's White Salmon River in south central Washington is flowing freely again! Earlier... [read more]

Condit’s Comin’ Down – Please Respect the Closures!

We're all VERY excited to see Washington's White Salmon River break free of Condit Dam tomorrow. In... [read more]

AW Needs Your Input On Western River Flows!

Colorado River Basin - American Whitewater is asking for paddler input on flows and recreation quality for... [read more]

Requirements to Provide Whitewater Recreation Upheld for Fox River (WI)

In an important affirmation of the value of whitewater recreation at federally-licensed hydropower projects, the Federal Energy... [read more]

Federal Court Upholds the Roadless Area Conservation Rule

Ruling preserves popular backcountry recreation destinations across the country Earlier today, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals... [read more]

One Step Closer to Oroville Whitewater

This week, another important step was taken down the long road of bringing a whitewater park to... [read more]

Federal Judge Halts Uranium Leases in Dolores River Basin

TELLURIDE, Colo.— In a major victory for clean air, clean water and endangered species on public lands,... [read more]

A Chance to Share Your Stories

Calling all writers/photographers... We'd love to read your stories (and see your pictures) about whitewater. In fact,... [read more]
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