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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

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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