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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

Participate in Our Survey of Oregon Whitewater

If you boat whitewater rivers in Oregon, American Whitewater wants to hear from you! We're doing a... [read more]

Show Your Support for Protection of Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

Extending from the Seattle waterfront to Ellensburg Washington, the Mountains to Sound Greenway is 1.5 million acre... [read more]

May 5th is a Great Day to GiveBIG to AW!

As paddling season kicks into high gear, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American... [read more]

May 5th is a Great Day to GiveBIG to AW!

As paddling season kicks into high gear, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American... [read more]

New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers

May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white... [read more]

New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers

May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white... [read more]

Merced in Yosemite–Officially Open at Last!!

Late last week, the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers! Even though... [read more]

Ocoee River (TN) Needs Your Help

The current agreement for water in the Ocoee River with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) expires in 2018.... [read more]
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