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American Whitewater Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

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

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [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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