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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

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA SCHEDULED RECREATIONAL RELEASES

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA SCHEDULED RECREATIONAL RELEASES In California during the midst of COVID 19, American Whitewater has made a... [read more]

Rattlesnake Creek Dam Removed!

Rattlesnake Creek starts high in its namesake Wilderness, flows for miles through scenic backcountry, and then through... [read more]

Gore Fest 2020 Coming to Your Home on September 1

Gore Fest has the decades-long tradition of hosting one of Colorado’s premiere downriver races. In the past... [read more]

Request for Proposals – AW Produced Short Films on Basic Whitewater Safety

With a recent grant from the United States Coast Guard, American Whitewater is launching a project to... [read more]

Check Out the Deerfield Fest Virtual Edition 2020 Video

Northeast boaters came together to support American Whitewater at the (virtual) Deerfield Fest Membership Event on June... [read more]

Protect Flows at the New Fort Collins Whitewater Park (CO)

Take action to protect instream flows in the Poudre! The Larimer County Commissioners are reviewing the 1041... [read more]

SUBMIT YOUR BEST PHOTOS FOR THE AW CALENDAR BY AUGUST 14TH

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar!WhenThe deadline is August 14th, 2020.HowVia our online submission... [read more]

New Watauga River Put In Open! (NC)

Today marks the official opening of the new Guy Ford River Access Area on the Watauga River.... [read more]
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