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Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

FERC Finds Flaming Gorge Pipeline Application “Deficient”

Wyoming/Colorado - The preliminary permit application filed on September 1, 2011, for the Regional Watershed Supply Project... [read more]

Pending Legislation Threatens Wild and Scenic Rivers

Several bills currently threaten Wild and Scenic Rivers throughout the country, including the St. Croix in Minnesota... [read more]

Klamath River Restoration Public Comment Period Open (OR/CA)

A public comment period is now open for the restoration of the Klamath River through November 21st.... [read more]

Hydropower Investigation Underway at Sunset Falls (WA)

Late last month Snohomish PUD submitted a preliminary permit application to investigate the feasibility of a hydropower... [read more]

UPDATE: Strong Paddler Response protects Upper Yough Whitewater!

A strong response from the whitewater community has gone a long way towards protecting summer whitewater on... [read more]

Join AW on the Pit River October 1st and 2nd!

This Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd, American Whitewater will be out on the Pit River... [read more]

Your Help Needed to Preserve Upper Yough Releases

Maryland's Upper Youghiogheny River is one of the finest expert whitewater runs in the country and one... [read more]

2011 American Whitewater Gauley Fest Presented By Subaru Wrap-Up

As many folks know, Gauley Fest is American Whitewater’s biggest fundraising event. As such, we’re very proud... [read more]
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