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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

Southern Rockies End of Year Recap!

We have a lot to celebrate for our Southern Rockies rivers this year! We could not have... [read more]

Southern Rockies End of Year Recap

We have a lot to celebrate for our Southern Rockies rivers this year! We could not have... [read more]

Holiday Offer Available Now!

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

Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, Boaters at the Table

Last week, the Southern Rockies Team traveled to the annual Colorado River conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.... [read more]

Georgia Right to Float Committee Wraps Up

A legislative committee that spent much of 2024 exploring Georgia’s stream access laws has wrapped up its... [read more]

Take a Look at Our Goals to Expand and Improve River Access in 2025

What does having safe river access mean to you and your family? For most of you reading... [read more]

Deadbeat Dam Argument in Appeals Court

American Whitewater's challenge to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decision allowing the abandonment of two deadbeat... [read more]

American Whitewater Sues Agencies for Allowing Mining in Nolichucky River

ERWIN, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of American Rivers and American Whitewater, sued... [read more]
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