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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

AW JOURNAL – THE July/August ISSUE ONLINE NOW!

The July/August Issue of the AW Journal is available in our online "Library." This issue includes a... [read more]

With Your Support we did great work in 2019! CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL REPORT

American Whitewater is an organization that prides ourselves on getting work done, both effectively and efficiently. Eighty... [read more]

Pride Day on the River 2020

In June 2020, the Northeast United States celebrated Pride Day on the River – on a variety... [read more]

Opportunity to Participate in Upper Gunnison Watershed Management Plan (CO)

The Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy District in Gunnison, Colorado is coordinating a Watershed Management Planning effort "to... [read more]

Wild and Scenic with a Local Touch: Protecting the Upper Colorado River

After 12 years of hard work, the Upper Colorado River Wild and Scenic Alternative Management Plan was... [read more]

Colorado Parks & Wildlife to Require Hunting or Fishing License at River Access

In an unexpected and strategic move by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a Colorado hunting or fishing... [read more]

HELP US STOP HYDRO DEVELOPMENT ON BIG CANYON (AZ)

Photo Credit: Adam HaydockIn the ongoing saga of hydro dam developments proposed within striking distance of Grand... [read more]

We Need your Help to Protect Paddlers’ Access to New Mexico Rivers and Streams

The New Mexico constitution gives us legal right to paddle all New Mexico rivers and streams. The... [read more]
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