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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

Georgians Ask Your Legislators to Affirm the Right to Float

The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would subtly shift the rights of the public to... [read more]

State Legislation Threatens Spring Upper Yough Releases (MD)

New legislation is threatening spring releases on the Upper Youghiogheny, and we encourage Maryland residents to reach... [read more]

West Virginia Bill Would Improve River Access At Bridges

A new bill in the West Virginia legislature aims to ensure public access to the state’s rivers... [read more]

Uinta Basin Railway Permit Withdrawn, Colorado River Protected!

A court finding overturned the Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the Uinta Oil Train Project, leading the... [read more]

American Whitewater Appeals Bad Forest Plan in Idaho

Last week, American Whitewater, along with several other national and regional organizations, filed a formal appeal of... [read more]

This Valentine’s Day, help protect the Dolores River! (CO)

This year, American Whitewater is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the Dolores River is... [read more]

Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River (CA) – Access Update

American Whitewater has been actively working to help restore public access to the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne... [read more]

Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River (CA) – Access Update

American Whitewater has been actively working to help restore public access to the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne... [read more]
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