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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford 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

Johnnies Creek Access Update (Summer 2018)

AW is pleased to offer this update on the put in for Johnnies Creek.  True Adventure Sports... [read more]

Report your encounters with Low-flying aircraft on western rivers.

Colorado River - As you may have seen reported in the news, a small aircraft (pictured) crashed... [read more]

Get Ready for Gore Fest! August 24-26th, 2018

The Gore Canyon Festival is the premiere whitewater event in Colorado. Focused around the Class IV-V downriver... [read more]

AW Volunteers Of The Month Presented By Kokatat: The AW App Team!

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Greg Lee, Rachel Jin and Alex Kerney as AW’s August Volunteers... [read more]

East Rosebud Creek is a New Wild and Scenic River!

August 2, 2018, the President's signature marked the exciting finale of nearly a decade of efforts to... [read more]

Opportunities to Enjoy Pit Falls (CA) Limited Again!

Over American Whitewater’s objections, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is again planning on a single four-day release... [read more]

American Whitewater Announces Endowment

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the creation of our first endowment ever! Thanks to long time... [read more]

Submit Your Best Photos For The AW Calendar By August 10th

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar! When The deadline is August 10th, 2018. How... [read more]
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