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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

2024 Gauley Fest Vendor Registration is Live

We’re excited to kick start 2024 Gauley Fest planning! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of... [read more]

Rincon Mine on the Colorado River STOPPED! (CO)

American Whitewater and our members helped stop a proposed gravel mine on the banks of the Colorado... [read more]

Ask the Forest Service to Protect Our Nation’s Headwaters

Healthy headwaters are integral to the flowing and functioning rivers and streams we all love to paddle.... [read more]

Nine Days of Whitewater Flows for the San Joaquin River on Horseshoe Bend (CA)

Southern California Edison (SCE) has released the first 2024 forecast for flows on the San Joaquin River... [read more]

American Whitewater Reaches Major Milestone for Big Sandy Land Stewardship (WV)

Thanks to the generosity of the boating community, American Whitewater is pleased to announce that we’ve met... [read more]

Access Improvements on the Taylor River (CO) 

American Whitewater and U.S. Forest Service Partnering to Improve River Access at The Slot on Taylor River... [read more]

Big Canyon Dams Denied in Grand Canyon (AZ)

On April 25, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied the preliminary permit application for a... [read more]

CA Wild & Scenic Mokelumne River – 2024 Recreational Releases

Since 2001, as a member of the Ecological Resource Committee which is tasked with implementing PG&E's hydropower... [read more]
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