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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

Ace Rolls Out A Rodeo

John Cornwell and the Ace Outdoor Center rolled out another fantastic Rolling Rodeo on the Gauley River,... [read more]

GAULEY FEST 2001 BREAKS ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS — AND WHO DO WE HAVE TO THANK?

A partial view of the Gauley Festival from atop the Perception van. Close to 5000 attendees flooded... [read more]

WINNER ANNOUNCED IN MEMBERSHIP BOAT RAFFLE

Congratulations to new member Steve Higgins of Windsor, Ontario, the winner of the Prijon boat of his... [read more]

Upper Gauley Take-out May Be Closed by Campers! Spread the Word.

Want to protect your FREE, unlimited access at Panther Creek (AKA Mason Branch)? Then don’t camp at... [read more]

Fee Demo

Jason Robertson, American Whitewater's Access Director, testified to the House Resources Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health... [read more]

AW wants you to paddle Ecuador!

AW's Paddle Ecuador! Contest Imagine...lush rainforests, clean warm water, lava cliffs, tree-lined banks, tropical birds, waterfalls, polished... [read more]

Getting Ready For Gauley

Volunteers are hard at work getting ready for the 2001 Gauley Festival to take place this coming... [read more]

Top Ten Whitewater Conservation Issues for 2001

1. Ocoee River, Tennessee Issue: Releases on the Upper Ocoee River Goal: Secure an annual schedule of... [read more]
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