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American Whitewater Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Sale of SDS Lumber Company Complete (WA)

This week three entities with strong Northwest ties and deep expertise in timberlands, forest conservation, and mill... [read more]

American Whitewater Succeeds in Protecting Rivers and Fighting Climate Change

In a big win for river restoration and investment in public lands, the House passed the bipartisan... [read more]

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION – CURRENT MEMBERS PLEASE VOTE NOW!

Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

American Whitewater Succeeds in Protecting Rivers and Fighting Climate Change

In a big win for river restoration, the House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act... [read more]

South Platte (CO) Recreational Flow Study Released – please respond!

In 1997, a collaborative group of conservation, recreation and consumptive water users initiated a conversation around how... [read more]

Comments Needed By Nov. 26 to Secure Protections for West Slope Rivers (CO)

In August, we announced the release of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Draft Forest Plan. This... [read more]

Let’s Chat About the Wild & Scenic NF Kern River (CA)

Paddlers are invited to join American Whitewater and the National Park Service for a Zoom Listening Session... [read more]

Opportunity to Provide Input on Washington State Recreation Planning

Every 5 years Washington State updates their State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). All states must have... [read more]
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