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Evan Stafford

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

AW Seeks Stream Protection in Idaho Panhandle

American Whitewater recently prepared a report on the streams of the Idaho Panhandle that are eligible for... [read more]

American Whitewater Files in Opposition to Sunset Falls Hydro (WA)

Earlier today American Whitewater was joined by Alpine Lakes Protection Society, American Rivers, North Cascades Conservation Council,... [read more]

Congressional Offices Announce Proposal for Wild Olympics (WA)

  Since their formal announcement in mid-November, Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks have been soliciting... [read more]

AW Board Election Wrap Up – 2011

  As an organization, American Whitewater is fortunate to have a committed group of volunteer Directors that... [read more]

AW Intervenes in Opposition to the Flaming Gorge Pumpback Proposal

WY/CO/UT - American Whitewater has filed a Motion to Intervene in the Regional Watershed Supply Project's Preliminary... [read more]

Help Protect the San Joaquin from New Dams!

BLM Recommends Wild & Scenic River Protection For The San Joaquin River Gorge! The Bureau of Land... [read more]

New Video on Why You Should Join AW

We could write at least 100 good reasons to be an American Whitewater member, but sometimes the best... [read more]

The Perfect Holiday Gift: an AW Membership!

Just a friendly reminder: an American Whitewater membership makes the perfect gift for the paddler or river-lover in... [read more]
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