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Eric Rounds

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Eric Rounds Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Chehalis Dam Proposal: Another Comment Period Is Currently Open

Haven’t I already commented on this dam proposal? Yes, you may have already commented on the proposal... [read more]

Midnight Miracle at Kanawha Falls

A Tennessee kayaker was rescued after spending 8 hours trapped behind the veil of Kanawha Falls, a... [read more]

Changes to Upper Yough Permit Yield April Saturday Releases (MD)

The State of Maryland issued a new permit for the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Project earlier this fall... [read more]

October Volunteers of the Month Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater members Vance Harris, Nate O’Connor, Cameron O’Connor, and Dominic Judd are humble heroes. While camping... [read more]

Useful Links to Low-Head Dam Safety Issues

A discussion of low head dam hydrology, and what features make a dam dangerous, and how to... [read more]

Fall 2020 Tallulah Releases Cancelled Due To Covid-19

Tallulah Gorge State Park has determined that scheduled Tallulah Gorge whitewater releases for the fall of 2020... [read more]

An Uncommon Dialogue about Hydropower Leads to New Possibilities For Rivers

For the past two and a half years American Whitewater has participated in a cooperative effort bringing... [read more]

CA Scheduled Releases Mokelumne, NF Feather & Pit

In California, American Whitewater is working with Pacific Gas & Electric and the managing agencies, including USFS... [read more]
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