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American Whitewater Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

2024 American Whitewater Calendar Now Available!

Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious (and incredibly talented) community and pick out... [read more]

Help us Celebrate our Southern Rockies Program Success!

As the year comes to an end, we have a lot of successes to celebrate for our... [read more]

AW Releases Pigeon Dries Flow Survey (NC)

American Whitewater has created an online flow study aimed at capturing paddlers' current flow preferences on the... [read more]

Great Falls of the Catawba Good and Getting Better! (SC)

We are happy to share a few updates on the Great Falls of the Catawba that we... [read more]

2024 Southeast Advanced Release Calendar Announced!

American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]

Utility Releases Fast-Track Plans for Removing Dams on California’s Eel River

The removal of two dams blocking Northern California’s Eel River is one step closer to happening. On... [read more]

Georgia Committee Considers Public Rights on Rivers

This fall the newly formed Georgia House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources sought public... [read more]

Senator Tester Reintroduces the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act!

U.S. Senator Jon Tester reintroduced his Montana Headwaters Legacy Act (MHLA) on Thursday, setting the stage to double... [read more]
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