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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

September Volunteer of the Month – Dave ‘Hojo’ Hajoglou–Presented by Kokatat

Dave Hajoglou – more commonly known as Hojo – is American Whitewater’s September Volunteer of the Month.... [read more]

Gore Fest 2020 – Virtual Edition

As you’ve all seen by now, we are not hosting any of our four festivals this year.... [read more]

Improved Flow Releases Begin on Sullivan Creek (WA)

Releases from Sullivan Lake will begin ramping Sullivan Creek flows up to boatable levels immediately following Labor... [read more]

Gauley Season 2020

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the rangers and staff of the Gauley... [read more]

Upper Nantahala and WF Tuck Releases Rescheduled (NC) (CORRECTION)

This spring many dam releases had to be cancelled across the country due to Covid-19 related travel... [read more]

Campaign

American Whitewater is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States. We connect... [read more]

Deerfield Festival

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Gauley Festival

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