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American Whitewater Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

The Forest Service Doesn’t Want Your Input

When American Whitewater goes to bat for river corridor protections, or to stop a dam or mining... [read more]

AW VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY KOKATAT: Charlie Duffy

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Charlie Duffy as our August Volunteer of the Month. Charlie is... [read more]

Sultan River (WA) Summer Release Update

At American Whitewater we are always seeking opportunities to restore rivers while also enhancing recreational opportunities. Sometimes... [read more]

Upper Yough Access Depends on Everyone

Many thanks those who have contributed to AW's Sang Run Access Fund on line. We raised over... [read more]

Dolores River (CO) 2019 Release Season Recap

Releases from McPhee Reservoir into the lower Dolores River have come to an end for the 2019... [read more]

Community Voices: Respect the River, River Surfers Should Wear PFDs

I can't keep my mouth shut any longer. I've been troubled the past couple weeks with the... [read more]

We did amazing work together in 2018! Check out our Annual Report

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

New Voices are Rising Students join American Whitewater on the Moke

A group of students participating in the Rose Foundation Project, New Voices are Rising based in Oakland,... [read more]
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