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American Whitewater Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

New Dam Proposed on the Bear R. (ID)

The Twin Lakes Canal Company applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to... [read more]

Outfitter Bill To Protect Private Access

On March 3, 2004 American Whitewater submitted testimony to Senator Larry Craig's Subcommittee on Forests and Public... [read more]

Forest Service Challenge in Full Swing!

Your help is needed now, please read on…. Sadly, the recently released Record of Decision, final environmental impact... [read more]

2004 River Clean Up Week May 15th-23rd

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!May 15th through the 23rd marks one of your best opportunities to give your favorite... [read more]

Access to Arkansas River in CO to be Cut with Budget Axe

PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR COLORADO' STATE PARKS: A sample letter is posted below,... [read more]

Volunteer of the Month Nathan Galbreath

CONGRATULATIONS NATHAN GALBREATH!Nathan Galbreath called American Whitewater several months ago inquiring about opportunities to assist us on... [read more]

TVA Proposes Scheduled Releases

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently released the results of the 2 year long Reservoir Operation Study... [read more]

South Fork Clearwater (ID) Comprehensive State Water Plan Update

Thanks to everyone who took the time to write letters and/or attend the water board meeting in... [read more]
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