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American Whitewater Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater 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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