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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

Charity Navigator Awards AW Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating

American Whitewater has received a fourth 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most utilized independent... [read more]

November/December AW Journal Available in Library Today!

The November/December issue of the AW Journal features "Reminiscing About the Early Years of American Whitewater". This... [read more]

Board of Directors Election – Current Members Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater’s membership elects Board members to serve three-year terms. These candidates are volunteering to... [read more]

Volunteer Of The Month – Presented By Kokatat

Todd Schindler:   Louisville Ironman Swim Safety Coordinator   As an avid boater and active member of... [read more]

Dam Proposal Fails on Boulder Creek (ID)

On October 24, 2013, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission formally cancelled the permit granting North Hydro, LLC... [read more]

Snoqualmie Powerhouse Run, New Access Opens (WA)

After more than three years of waiting the access to the Powerhouse run on the Snoqualmie River... [read more]

Kayaker Killed Running the Potomac’s Great Falls: July 11, 2013

Shannon Christy, a charismatic young paddler, was killed in Great Falls of the Potomac River on July... [read more]

Analysis of a Vertical Pin Fatality

On Arch 9, 2013 Dr. Jim McComb died after his kayak pinned vertically on a small ledge... [read more]
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