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American Whitewater Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Clackamas River Open for River Runners (OR)

We are pleased to report that the Clackamas River corridor is now open and available to the... [read more]

AW Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position (outdated)

Edit 04/29/2022--AW is no longer accepting applications for the Executive Director position.American Whitewater seeks to hire a... [read more]

Public Comment Needed to Stop a New Reservoir on the EF Virgin River (UT)

A proposed reservoir upstream of the Wild and Scenic East Fork of the Virgin River is undergoing... [read more]

Supreme Court Reinstates Rules Limiting Clean Water Act Protections

On April 6th, the Supreme Court reversed a 9th Circuit decision that limited the ability of states... [read more]

Eel River Dams License Expires, Opening Long Road to Dam Removal

Today marks the beginning of the end for two antiquated hydropower dams on the Eel River, one... [read more]

Join American Whitewater Staff at the 64th Annual Mother’s Day Races (NM)

64th Annual Mother’s Day Races are Back in Person!Pilar, NM - May 6-8, 2022This Mother’s Day weekend,... [read more]

Newly Secured Water Right Will Protect and Enhance Outdoor Recreation (CO)

Glenwood Springs, CO – The City of Glenwood Springs is excited to announce news that water court approved... [read more]

Middle Fork Feather & Four Other California Rivers Reopened

Great news out of California! As a result of American Whitewater’s advocacy and the outpouring of nearly 1,000... [read more]
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