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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

Should I Register?

Why should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org? You don't have to register to gain access to the most... [read more]

Should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org?

Why should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org? You don't have to register to gain access to the most... [read more]

Savage releases

The USKCT and American Whitewater have tentatively secured releases for racing and recreation on the Savage river... [read more]

22. Chelan River, Washington

Issue: Relicensing Lake Chelan hydropower projectGoal: Implement annual schedule of Whitewater releases.Current Status: American Whitewater volunteers participated... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 21: New River Drys

Top 40 issue, 2000The New River Dries is an awesome but infrequently run piece of whitewater in... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 23: Blackwater River, WV

Issue: Though logging on the Blackwater has stopped temporarily, the lack of constructive communication between the logging... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 22: Chelan River, Washington

Top 40 Issue, 2000Issue: Relicensing Lake Chelan hydropower projectGoal: Implement annual schedule of Whitewater releases. Current Status:... [read more]

Ohiopyle Falls Race and Freestyle Event

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