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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

American Whitewater Brings Boaters’ Voices To Senate Hearing

American Whitewater recently submitted testimony in the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee to... [read more]

New Membership and Donation Forms are Live

We’ve recently upgraded our membership and donation forms at American Whitewater to better serve the needs of... [read more]

Spots Open! Join a Rogue River Adventure with American Whitewater

In June 2026, American Whitewater members are invited to join American Whitewater staff and board members for... [read more]

American Whitewater is Hiring River Content Curators 

American Whitewater is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954 with a mission to protect and... [read more]

Slab Creek 2026 Recreation Releases Cancelled (CA)

The 2026 Slab Creek recreation season was set to kick off with six scheduled releases between late... [read more]

Slab Creek (CA) 2026 Put-in & Take-out Information

Ahead of this season’s Slab Creek recreation releases, American Whitewater has been working with SMUD and the... [read more]

Additional Releases Proposed on New River Dries (WV)

Big changes are likely on the way for the New River Dries–including 32 releases annually! Thanks to... [read more]

Penstock Fails at New Colgate Powerhouse on North Yuba River (CA)

A major penstock failure on the North Yuba River could take years to repair. Flows will be... [read more]
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