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Eric Rounds

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Eric Rounds 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

Defending the Clean Water Act in the Northeast

With ongoing efforts to weaken federal environmental safeguards, American Whitewater and its partners from throughout the Northeast... [read more]

Senator Murray & Representative Randall Reintroduce Wild Olympics Bill (WA)

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Emily Randall (D-WA-06) reintroduced the Wild Olympics Wilderness... [read more]

San Joaquin Horseshoe Bend Recreational Flow Forecast for 2025 (CA)

American Whitewater is excited to announce the 2025 forecast for recreational flows on the San Joaquin Horseshoe... [read more]

New Mexico’s Rivers get Another Chance in Congress! 

On April 18th, bill champions Senator Heinrich and Representative Vasquez reintroduced the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila... [read more]

Lawmakers Pull Back Bad Bridge Access Legislation in NC

Earlier this year, North Carolina legislators introduced a bill that would have made using public bridges over... [read more]

Accident Summary for July–December 2024: Available online now

The American Whitewater Accident Summary for July–December 2024 is now available online. Since our inception, American Whitewater... [read more]

Extended South Yuba (CA) Flows Continue

Flows on the South Yuba River (CA) will continue to be closer to natural flows for a... [read more]

Limited Edition River Inspired AW Gear–Only Available Until April 20!

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