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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

Report on Dam Removal in the Pacific Northwest Published

Bellingham — Today the Hydropower Reform Coalition, of which American Whitewater is a member, formally released Restore,... [read more]

January Volunteer of the Month: Todd Hoffman! – Presented By Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Todd Hoffman as our Volunteer of the Month for January, 2011. ... [read more]

$50,000 Donation made in memory of Hendri Coetzee

It was with great sadness that the paddling community recently saw the passing of one of it’s... [read more]

North Branch Potomac (MD) Report Links Water Quality with Recreational Economies

A report released today links acid mine drainage remediation on the North Branch of the Potomac River with... [read more]

Goodbye Dams, Hello South Carolina Whitewater

Newspapers reported this week that the removal of a dam on South Carolina's Twelvemile Creek will begin... [read more]

Changes for 2011 Savage River Releases (MD)

Changes were just announced for the 2011 Savage River release program, which provides three recreational releases each... [read more]

AW Board Election Wrap Up

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

Black Moose Fest / Spring Fling – May 13, 14, 15

This festival has become a benefit for Gabriel Dailey, who is suffering from kidney failure. During the... [read more]
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