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Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

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

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Access Closures on Upper Klamath River (OR/CA)

Update: California has agreed to keep their sites open through the winter unless severe weather conditions justify... [read more]

2025 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 River (CA) Bridge Debris is Being Removed!

Placer County is currently in the process of removing bridge debris from the American River at Highway... [read more]

Take Action: Oregon Waterway Access Permits

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]

November ’25 North Fork Feather (CA) Releases

Recreational releases will be happening on the Poe Canyon (V) and Bardee’s Bar (IV) sections of the... [read more]

Supporting Public Lands and Waters, Even During a Shutdown

This past fall, despite a government shutdown, American Whitewater continued our work meeting with decision makers in... [read more]

2026 Calendars + Holiday Offer Membership Now Available!

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American... [read more]

Give Early, Give Smart: Make the Most of 2025 Charitable Giving Rules

The tax landscape is shifting in 2026, bringing new limits on charitable deductions that could reduce the... [read more]
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