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American Whitewater Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [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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