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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

Submit Your Best Photos for the 2022 AW Calendar by August 20th

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar!When: The deadline is August 20th, 2021.How: Via our... [read more]

Gore Race 2021!

Every August we gather on the banks of the Colorado River for a chance to see our... [read more]

Proposed Hydropower Dams on Little CO River Stopped (AZ)

Returning Home to Good News  Last week, I returned from a 19-day Grand Canyon trip to learn that... [read more]

Comment Opportunity on Deschutes River Business Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District's Deschutes Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal... [read more]

Whitewater Boating Opportunity on the Upper Sultan (WA)

Snohomish PUD will be providing a whitewater boating opportunity on the Upper Sultan River on Sunday August... [read more]

Whitewater Boating in the Chelan Gorge Returns (WA)

A whitewater boating opportunity will once again be available on the Chelan Gorge this September 18th and... [read more]

Update on American Whitewater Events For 2021

It’s been a tricky spring to plan events for American Whitewater but we are super excited to... [read more]

American Whitewater/Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Day on the River

Earlier in the year, American Whitewater Southern Rockies Stewardship Director, Hattie Johnson, reached out to check on... [read more]
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