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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]

American Whitewater Articles

Volunteers Needed for Tullulah Releases in November 2009

The Tallulah releases will be held this fall on the following dates:  November 7-8, 14-15, 21-22.  Approximately... [read more]

Cleanup on the French Broad Ledges (NC) – August 22

From the events organizer, Justyn Thompson: "As many of you know, the Ledges Park in Asheville, NC has... [read more]

Upcoming Feather River Festival

The 19th annual Feather River Festival (CA) will be held during the scheduled releases on Saturday and... [read more]

AW Opposes New MT Hydro Proposal

Fifty years ago today a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a massive rockslide that dammed Montana's Madison River... [read more]

CA Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Bill; Suction Dredge Mining stopped

Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill (SB 670) placing a moratorium on suction dredge mining in California.... [read more]

Yuba Bear / Drum Spaulding Update: Bear River Releases, September 5,6,7 2009

The following releases on the Bear River are planned: Reach Miles Ft / Mile Est. Class Date... [read more]

Yuba Bear / Drum Spaulding Update: Bear River Releases, September 5,6,7 2009

The following releases on the Bear River are planned: Drum Afterbay to Dutch Flat Afterbay, 4.5 mi,... [read more]

2009 Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign – Winners

American Whitewater is proud to announce the two Affiliate Club recipients of the 2009 Clif Bar Flowing... [read more]
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