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American Whitewater Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Say no to the Little Colorado River dams

Other worldly turquoise waters falling over travertine ledges have made the Little Colorado River an icon within... [read more]

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Calls for More Wild and Scenic Rivers

Oregon is home to some of our nation’s most amazing and scenic rivers. From the Illinois to... [read more]

Recreation Not Red Tape Act: a bill to benefit outdoor recreation

For the past several years American Whitewater has worked with our partners on the Recreation Not Red... [read more]

Upper Yough Hearing To Focus On New Dam Permit

The 2011 state permit that requires and governs the dam releases on the Upper Yough is up... [read more]

Please Attend the 2019 Lower Dolores River Boating / McPhee Spill Critique!

This Wednesday, September 25th is your chance to speak directly to the folks who manage the releases... [read more]

HELP THE USFS DISCOVER The WHITEWATER RECREATION IN THEIR OWN CA BACKYARD!

The United States Forest Service (USFS) recently released Draft Revisions for their Sequoia and Sierra National Forest... [read more]

Public Comment Due for Arkansas River Sept. 20! (CO)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is in their final stages of revising the Resource Management Plan... [read more]

Gore Canyon Festival 2019 (CO) Review

Gore Fest 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of the Gore Race, our banner event. Both the race... [read more]
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