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Eric Rounds

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Eric Rounds Projects

Susquehanna at Holtwood Defense and Flows (PA)

Some of the best bigwater wave surfing in the eastern U.S. can be found below Holtwood Dam... [read more]

Lehigh River Flows (PA)

The Lehigh River is a pretty dam-controlled river in eastern Pennsylvania. It offers paddlers several sections of... [read more]

Saranac River Access (NY)

The Saranac is beautiful river, mostly in the Adirondack Park boundaries. High Falls Gorge is a spectacular... [read more]

Klamath Restoration (OR & CA)

A series of four dams on the Klamath River (originally licensed as FERC P-2082 and then as... [read more]

Colorado Water Plan

Water allocation has always been - and always will be - a major issue in the arid... [read more]

Green River (WA)

Boaters have a long history of working for protection of the Green River Gorge. Explored by Wolf... [read more]

North Fork Rogue (OR)

During the relicensing of the Prospect 1,2, 4 Hydropower Project (FERC P-2630) which was relicensed in 2008,... [read more]

Elwha Restoration (WA)

The Elwha Project (FERC P-2683) and Glines Canyon Project (FERC P-588) were two hydroelectric dams on the... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Access Closures on Upper Klamath River (OR/CA)

Update: California has agreed to keep their sites open through the winter unless severe weather conditions justify... [read more]

2025 Board Of Directors Election–Current Members Please Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

American River (CA) Bridge Debris is Being Removed!

Placer County is currently in the process of removing bridge debris from the American River at Highway... [read more]

Take Action: Oregon Waterway Access Permits

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]

November ’25 North Fork Feather (CA) Releases

Recreational releases will be happening on the Poe Canyon (V) and Bardee’s Bar (IV) sections of the... [read more]

Supporting Public Lands and Waters, Even During a Shutdown

This past fall, despite a government shutdown, American Whitewater continued our work meeting with decision makers in... [read more]

2026 Calendars + Holiday Offer Membership Now Available!

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American... [read more]

Give Early, Give Smart: Make the Most of 2025 Charitable Giving Rules

The tax landscape is shifting in 2026, bringing new limits on charitable deductions that could reduce the... [read more]
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