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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

Charlie Vincent: AW River Steward of the Year

Last week at the Gauley River Festival, American Whitewater announced that Charlie Vincent was named the 2008... [read more]

Charlie Vincent: AW River Steward of the Year

Last week at the Gauley River Festival, American Whitewater announced that Charlie Vincent was named the 2008... [read more]

Action Alert: Protect a Free-Flowing Skagit River

North Cascades National Park is currently revising the management plan for the Ross Lake National Recreation Area,... [read more]

Action Alert: Protect a Free-Flowing Skagit River

North Cascades National Park is currently revising the management plan for the Ross Lake National Recreation Area,... [read more]

Sept/Oct 2008 AW Journal Online

 The Sept/Oct issue of the AW journal is now online for AW members to enjoy!  In this issue... [read more]

Happy Birthday, John Sweet!

John R. Sweet, leader of the first party to run the Gauley River in modern hardshell whitewater... [read more]

2008 Feather River Festival (CA)

Come out for this year’s Feather River Festival September 27th and 28th.  The festivities will take place... [read more]

Illinois proposed “Exclusion Zones” threaten boating

The state of Illinois has proposed a new dam safety law.  The proposed law includes the establishment... [read more]
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