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American Whitewater Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Feather Festival is a Go but Tobin Downriver Race 2022 Canceled

Dear Feather River Festival Community,We are geared up to see folks at our 2022 Annual Feather River... [read more]

Local Coalition Celebrates Commission Ruling to Protect Colorado’s Waters

During this year’s World Water Week, a coalition including community members, anglers, recreation groups, and conservation organizations... [read more]

New Mexico Supreme Court Written Decision Affirms Public’s Right to Access River

September 1st, 2022 - The New Mexico Supreme Court issued their full written decision reaffirming the longstanding... [read more]

Boater Access and Clean Up Planned for South Fork Coeur d’Alene

The South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River (ID), a kayak run popular with North Idaho and... [read more]

Klamath River Dam Removal Takes an Important Step Forward (OR/CA)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has just released a final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which recommends... [read more]

Volunteers Work Hard on Upper Yough Accesses

Although a broken dam curtailed Upper Yough water releases this year, it's been a great season for... [read more]

Gore Canyon Race 2022 on the Upper Colorado River (CO) Canceled

Dear Gore Fest Community,It is with great regret that American Whitewater must announce that the Class V... [read more]

2022 Gauley Season Details From The National Park Service

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the rangers and staff of the Gauley... [read more]
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