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American Whitewater Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Oh Be Joyful Race Back in Action June 22 (CO)

Come join American Whitewater at the 2019 Oh Be Joyful Creek Race in Crested Butte on June... [read more]

Support Improved Potomac River Access at Harpers Ferry (WV/VA/DC)

A local planning agency has championed a study of the Weverton access site just downstream of Harpers... [read more]

Dolores River (CO) 2019 Release Update

This spring in Colorado has been so cool and wet that the U.S. Drought Monitor has officially... [read more]

American Whitewater Spring Website Update

Thanks to generous grants from the US Coast Guard and significant volunteer efforts American Whitewater has created... [read more]

Hanging Lake Exit Closed to Vehicles This Season (CO)

The Hanging Lake hiking trail, located in Glenwood Canyon (CO), has had issues with crowding, illegal parking,... [read more]

Hanging Lake Exit Closed to Vehicles This Season (CO)

The Hanging Lake hiking trail, located in Glenwood Canyon (CO), has had issues with crowding, illegal parking,... [read more]

Final Slate River Floating Management Plan Released (CO)

Crested Butte, CO - Increased user conflict on the Slate River has led to a Floating Management... [read more]

Effort to Protect the Rogue Continues (OR)

At the end of last Congress, the House and Senate negotiated a public lands package that ultimately... [read more]
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