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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

Planning Effort Underway for Nooksack River Watershed (WA)

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a new planning project that will guide recreation... [read more]

Legislative Update – LWCF & Hydropower Bill

This month, American Whitewater supporters stepped up, took action, and made a difference on two important issues... [read more]

Paddlers Rally for River Protection in Western NC

The Forest Service recently released a great list of 53 rivers and creeks they view as potentially... [read more]

West Coast River Touring by Dick Schwind

Dick Schwid’s guidebook, West Coast River Touring  is now available on the American Whitewater  website as a... [read more]

Mosquito Bridge Replacement Project – SFA below Slab Creek (CA)

            In response to American Whitewater and community advocacy to follow CA... [read more]

California State Lands Commission Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020

The California State Lands Commission (SLC) is in the final stages of updating their strategic plan through... [read more]

Yosemite Seeks Comments on Wilderness Plan

Yosemite National Park recently announced that it is beginning the process of updating its Wilderness Stewardship Plan,... [read more]

Hydropower Development at Ernies: Developer Continues to Pursue (WA)

On December 1st Black Canyon Hydro LLC filed its License Application for the Black Canyon Hydropower Project... [read more]
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