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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Defending the Clean Water Act in the Northeast

With ongoing efforts to weaken federal environmental safeguards, American Whitewater and its partners from throughout the Northeast... [read more]

Senator Murray & Representative Randall Reintroduce Wild Olympics Bill (WA)

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Emily Randall (D-WA-06) reintroduced the Wild Olympics Wilderness... [read more]

San Joaquin Horseshoe Bend Recreational Flow Forecast for 2025 (CA)

American Whitewater is excited to announce the 2025 forecast for recreational flows on the San Joaquin Horseshoe... [read more]

New Mexico’s Rivers get Another Chance in Congress! 

On April 18th, bill champions Senator Heinrich and Representative Vasquez reintroduced the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila... [read more]

Lawmakers Pull Back Bad Bridge Access Legislation in NC

Earlier this year, North Carolina legislators introduced a bill that would have made using public bridges over... [read more]

Accident Summary for July–December 2024: Available online now

The American Whitewater Accident Summary for July–December 2024 is now available online. Since our inception, American Whitewater... [read more]

Extended South Yuba (CA) Flows Continue

Flows on the South Yuba River (CA) will continue to be closer to natural flows for a... [read more]

Limited Edition River Inspired AW Gear–Only Available Until April 20!

Show your support for American Whitewater with limited edition river inspired gear! American Whitewater has partnered again... [read more]
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