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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [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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