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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

Senator Wyden Introduces Legislation to Invest in Public Lands

As the impacts of COVID-19 ripple through the economy, Members of Congress are seeking ideas for what... [read more]

NM Senators Introduce Wild and Scenic River Legislation – Help us thank them!

We are celebrating a great win today after New Mexico Senators Udall and Heinrich announced the introduction... [read more]

Flow Survey Announced for Cache La Poudre River (CO)

American Whitewater needs your help to define stream flows that support the full range of recreational boating... [read more]

Keep It Local – Paddling in a Pandemic Refined

For many boaters, our lives have been built around an ability to visit rivers as frequently as... [read more]

New Mexico Senators provide strong support for protecting access to rivers

On May 5th, Senator Udall and Senator Heinrich of New Mexico conditionally filed a proposed Memorandum Brief... [read more]

AW Journal – The May/June Issue Online Now!

The May/June Issue of the AW Journal is available in the "Library". This issue includes a report... [read more]

PG&E Considers Recreational Flows Below Chili Bar During COVID-19 (CA)

Good news as we navigate our lives with COVID-19, American Whitewater received word that Pacific Gas &... [read more]

Colorado State Policy May Update

The leaves have begun popping, songbirds are returning, flowers are blooming, and rivers are starting to flow.... [read more]
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