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Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Limited Edition Whatever Your Quiver AW Gear

Show your support for American Whitewater with limited edition river inspired gear! American Whitewater has partnered again... [read more]

Support Shoshone Permanency

If you’ve driven I-70 through western Colorado, you’ve likely driven by the Shoshone dam and powerhouse in... [read more]

Gore Fest 2025

After eight years of hosting Gore Fest, American Whitewater is excited to announce we fully passed the... [read more]

Illegal Mine that Ravaged the Nolichucky Put-In Blocked By Courts

Boaters once began their trips down the Nolichucky River Gorge at a US Forest Service access site... [read more]

Stand Up for River Access in Colorado!

American Whitewater needs your help to secure the right to float in Colorado. Many people are not... [read more]

New Wild and Scenic River Legislation for Montana!

On August 1st, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act,... [read more]

Legacy Giving is Easy with Our Free Make-A-Will Program

Legacy giving through the Enduring Rivers Circle is more than philanthropy—it’s gratitude in action.Leave a lasting legacy... [read more]

Submit Your Best to the 2026 American Whitewater Calendar!

Show off your best images to the entire community by submitting photos for inclusion in the 2025... [read more]
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