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Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Spring Tallulah releases reminders for ’09

April 4, 5 and 11, 12Saturdays at 500 cfs and Sundays at 700 cfsWith rain in the... [read more]

Dillsboro Dam Removal Update

Dillsboro Dam, located on the Tuckaseegee River, is the cornerstone of a comprehensive Federal Energy Regulatory Commission... [read more]

April Volunteer of The Month presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater would like to recognize Molly Buirgy as our April Volunteer of the Month. As a fan... [read more]

86 New Wild and Scenic Rivers Designated!

Today, President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Bill into law.  This action officially designates 86 new... [read more]

Army Corps Torpedo’s West River Releases (VT)

Paddling representatives were shocked this week to receive a letter from Richard Carlson of the Army Corps... [read more]

Senator Murray and Congressman Reichert introduce new Wild and Scenic bill

Building off Statewide Traditions Legislation Will Protect Washington’s Most Popular Backcountry Recreation Areas Seattle – Today Senator Murray... [read more]

Omnibus Lands Bill Heads to President’s Desk!

The US House of Representatives just passed the massive Omnibus Public Lands Bill which has already passed... [read more]

Catawba Analysis Released, Meetings Planned

 Last week Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff released their draft analysis of the proposed management of... [read more]
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