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American Whitewater Projects

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

Lower McCloud (CA) Has Rare Fall Flows During Powerhouse Maintenance Until 11/12

The Lower McCloud is a stunning class IV overnight run on the cold, turquoise waters that emerge... [read more]

Victory Again: AW Wins Ongoing Fight for New Hiking Trail on NF Feather (CA)!

Update (Oct. 26, 2022): Since we first reported our success in March 2022, the utility responsible for... [read more]

Wenatchee River Festival 2014 (WA)

Come together, get out on the river with friends and family and enjoy the Wenatchee River! The... [read more]

Explore New Tools on AW’s Evolving Website

Better information leads to safer paddling, that’s our theory here at American Whitewater. It started of course... [read more]

Water Right Modifications Threaten the South Fork American River (CA)

Please take the time to protect flows on the South Fork American River. Use this easy Action... [read more]

Huge Win for Urban Rivers and Environmental Justice in Colorado

On September 12, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission reversed its previous decision and voted unanimously to... [read more]

Responses Needed For Moose and Beaver River (NY) Boating Surveys

As part of the hydro dams relicensings of the Moose and Beaver rivers in upstate New York,... [read more]

Responses Needed For Moose and Beaver River (NY) Boating Surveys

As part of the hydro dam relicensings of the Moose and Beaver rivers in upstate New York,... [read more]
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