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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

Little CO River Dams Receive Preliminary Permits, New Proposal Submitted (AZ)

In October of 2019, we reported that Phoenix-based hydroelectric company, Pumped Hydro Storage, submitted applications to the... [read more]

1000+ Comments Halt Threats to the South Fork American River (CA)

Last May American Whitewater and our colleagues at Friends of the River asked for your help to... [read more]

Congress is dropping in on the Great American Outdoors Act

The Great American Outdoors Act, a new bill that would permanently fund the LWCF and provide five... [read more]

Clear Creek (CO) is Now Open to Boaters!

American Whitewater has been pressing for an easing of restrictions on Clear Creek near Golden, Colorado for... [read more]

Comments Needed to Support Weber River (UT) Releases

American Whitewater has worked for the past several years to successfully negotiate an agreement calling for 4... [read more]

Relicensing of Montreal River Hydropower Projects Begins (WI)

In December 2019 Northern States Power submitted their Notice of Intent and Preliminary Application Document to relicense... [read more]

Today is Colorado Public Lands Day!

As paddlers, we appreciate the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. A beautiful day on... [read more]

Today is Colorado Public Lands Day!

As paddlers, we appreciate the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. A beautiful day on... [read more]
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