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Eric Rounds

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Eric Rounds 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

Portage Trail Secured At Millville Dam on Shenandoah

Federal regulators recently issued a new 46-year license for the Millville Dam on the Shenandoah River that... [read more]

Washington Legislature Considering Legislation That Would Limit Access

The Washington State legislature is considering a bill that could significantly impact river access in Washington State.... [read more]

Useful Whitewater Rescue Videos

I teach a fair number or ACA Safety & Rescue classes each year.  I’ve also lead numerous... [read more]

Forest Service Considers Shrinking List of Protected Rivers (ID)

The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests encompass some of the best paddling and salmon habitat in... [read more]

Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers in 2018

The 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act marks an incredible opportunity to build positive... [read more]

Catawba River Access Enhancements to Begin (NC/SC)

On December 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave Duke Energy the green light to move... [read more]

2018 Advanced Southeast Release Schedule Set!

It is looking like another great year to be a paddler in the Southeast! Over the past... [read more]

Decision Reached on Restoration of the New River Dries! (WV)

River enthusiasts will soon have new paddling opportunities on West Virginia's New River. Federal regulators issued a... [read more]
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