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Eric Rounds

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Eric Rounds 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

Stewarding Our Public Lands and Waters Requires a Workforce

During his first term, President Trump signed two major conservation laws. In 2019, the John D. Dingell,... [read more]

Grant Funding Freeze Creates Uncertainty for River Projects

Federal grants play an important role in amplifying the membership contributions and donations that sustain American Whitewater’s... [read more]

Protect America’s Outdoor Heritage

The American system for preserving public lands and supporting its citizens' access to them has been the... [read more]

Support Colorado River Access with a Night of Films

Join American Whitewater and the Roaring Fork Kayak Club for a night of river films, including, River... [read more]

Comment Period Extended – Weigh in on Grand Canyon Fees and Management Today!

Update! In response to efforts from American Whitewater and our partners, Grand Canyon National Park has extended... [read more]

West Rosebud Creek Releases Now Scheduled and More Reliable (MT)

American Whitewater and our affiliate club, Beartooth Paddlers have worked with the power company and other stakeholders... [read more]

Speak Up for Strong Permits for Nolichucky River Work

State and federal agencies in both North Carolina and Tennessee are in the process of issuing permits... [read more]

Comment on Proposed Management Plan for Flathead River Forks (MT)

The Flathead National Forest is looking to create a new river management plan for the Wild and... [read more]
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