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American Whitewater Projects

Merced Wild and Scenic River

The headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Merced River begin in the iconic Yosemite National Park. The... [read more]

Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Access (CO)

Big South is Colorado wilderness paddling at it's best! Access to the river, however, has been increasingly... [read more]

Gore Canyon Whitewater Park (CO)

As part of comprehensive management planning for the Upper Colorado River, Grand County obtained a Recreational In-Channel... [read more]

San Miguel River (CO)

For over ten years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access, protect flows, and restore riparian... [read more]

Cache la Poudre River Northern Integrated Supply Project (CO)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in advocacy on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which proposes... [read more]

Animas River Tacoma-Ames Hydro (CO)

For several Years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access at the Tacoma Hydroelectric facility on... [read more]

Sunset Falls Hydropower Development

On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County filed an application for a... [read more]

Similkameen River (BC/WA)

American Whitewater supports protecting the environmental, recreational, and other values of a fully connected and continuously flowing... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

2022 Weber Releases Scheduled (UT)

Recreational flow releases have been scheduled on the Scrambled Eggs Section of the Weber River for June... [read more]

A Big Win for River Protections in Arizona!

The Tonto National Forest in Arizona will receive robust protections for some of Arizona’s finest rivers. The... [read more]

Sign Petition to Protect Water Quality in Colorado’s Rivers!

Sign here to protect water quality in Colorado’s exceptional rivers and creeks! American Whitewater and our partners... [read more]

Southeast Advanced Release Schedule Set for 2019!

It is looking like another great year to be a paddler in the Southeast! Over the past... [read more]

2022 Recreational Releases for South Fork Silver Creek and Slab Creek (CA)

Annually, American Whitewater and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) coordinate required recreational flows on South Fork Silver... [read more]

Full Access Restored to Eagle Creek (OR)

We’re happy to announce that the U.S. Forest Service has lifted its long-term closure of Eagle Creek... [read more]

Support Low Head Dam Inventory Legislation

Low-Head Dams dot rivers and creeks of all sizes across the country, creating hazards to paddlers and... [read more]

Limited Edition Colorado River Inspired AW Gear – Only Available Until May 15th

Show your support for American Whitewater with limited edition Planning for Rapids Returning to the Colorado River... [read more]
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