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American Whitewater Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Meetings for the Upper South Fork American Hydropower Project

TO:                 California Whitewater CommunityFrom:              American WhitewaterSUBJECT:     Upper South Fork American Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2101                         American... [read more]

The Gauley at Flood Friday Evening Update!

Yes, the Gauley is huge today!The normal flow target on the Gauley of the dam release and... [read more]

IR Big Gun Show at AW Gauley Fest

Would you like to be one of the people to see the IR Big Gun Show on... [read more]

Park Seeks Your Help Managing Gauley

American Whitewater helped to establish the GAULEY RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA in 1988 to preserve 25 miles... [read more]

Jacket Required

Would you like to paddle some of the world’s best whitewater with two of the world’s best... [read more]

Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Bill Dies in Oregon

The Oregonian reported on September 2, 2003 that SB928 "A bill aimed at easing one of Oregon's... [read more]

Call Today to Protect Federal Funding for River Access

The vote will take place this Thursday, September 4th ! On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives... [read more]

If You Know The Difference Between A Watt and An AMP AW Needs Your Help

Well it is officially that time, Gauley Season is right around the corner and the staff at... [read more]
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