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American Whitewater Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Fee Demo Policy

American Whitewater Recreation Fee PolicyAmerican Whitewater supports the principle of free access to federal recreation lands. We... [read more]

Independence Week Marks Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Boating Ban on Chattooga

For Immediate ReleaseSunday, July 01, 2001Now is the time to act to gain legal boating access to... [read more]

Write the Forest Service for Chattooga Headwaters Access

Mr. Mike Crane, District RangerUSDA Forest ServiceAndrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest112 Andrew Pickens CircleMountain Rest,... [read more]

OR’s Celestial Falls Closed to Kayaking

Video of Scott Collins running Celestial Falls Before the Ban.Celestial Falls - Location: White River State Park... [read more]

PA’s Susquehanna Riverbank Closed by Norfolk Southern Railroad

The Lancaster New Era reported on June 27, 2001 that Norfolk Southern had decided to close public... [read more]

Grand Canyon Use Survey Released

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Access to Chattooga River Headwaters: 00, 0, & 1, GA/SC/NC

Summary . Review Issue . Proposed Solution . EndnotesISSUE: On July 1, 1976 the Forest Service banned... [read more]

SPECIAL 4000 CFS RELEASE ON GAULEY RIVER PLANNED FOR GAULEY FESTIVAL TUES, 9/25

In addition to the usual Friday through Monday releases Gauley Festival Weekend, there will be a special... [read more]
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