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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Clackamas River Visioning Public Input Opportunity (OR)

In 2020, Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding communities experienced catastrophic wildfire events that damaged recreational sites... [read more]

Kern River Questionnaire to Identify Knowledge Gaps (CA)

Southern California Edison (SCE) is in the process of conducting a questionnaire in support of relicensing KR3,... [read more]

Tuolumne River Access Partially Restored (CA)

The Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River canyon has been closed by managing agencies since March of this... [read more]

Tell Us About Your Dolores River Experience This Year

For the first time since 2019, boatable flows have been released from McPhee dam into the lower... [read more]

Colorado Stream Access Case Dismissed

The Colorado Supreme Court issued their decision on the Hill v. Warsewa case after hearing oral arguments... [read more]

We’re Hiring a Membership and Operations Specialist!

Our membership is growing and so is our team! If you or someone you know would love... [read more]

May/June American Whitewater Journal hot off the press!

The newest edition of the American Whitewater Journal is now available online. If you're an American Whitewater... [read more]

Four Available spots on American Whitewater Rogue River (OR) Trip

Four spots on our four-day float trip on the Rogue River in southern Oregon just opened up. Trip... [read more]
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