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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

AW collaborates with Kayak Session

American Whitewater has announced a collaboration with Kayak Session, the magazine that brings ‘coffee table’ quality to... [read more]

AW announces collaboration with Kayak Session Magazine

American Whitewater has announced a collaboration with Kayak Session, the magazine that brings ‘coffee table’ quality to... [read more]

STORY: Running Chattooga’s Section O

What do the Tallulah and Section 0 of the Chattooga have in common?Many years ago I was... [read more]

Slab Creek Dam on Upper South Fork American Spilling: Document Your Runs

Last night Slab Creek Dam started to spill. This morning there is approximately 900 cfs below the... [read more]

Horse Trails May Affect Chattooga Scenery

In February 2002, American Whitewater submitted comments on the proposed horse trail modifications on the Chattooga River... [read more]

Pigeon River (NC/TN) Better Than Ever

American Whitewater and the boating community had a couple of significant wins recently on the Pigeon River,... [read more]

(CT) Registration Requirements Poor Excuse for Homeland Security

Connecticut House Representative Peter Panaroni introduced surprise legislation (HB 5164) to require boater registrations and permits in... [read more]

New Safety Chair No Stranger to Risk

American Whitewater is pleased to announce that Tim Kelley has been appointed as AW Safety Chair. Kelley,... [read more]
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