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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

Tuckasegee Dams Get New Federal Licenses!

New river releases and public access areas are now set happen on the Tuckasegee River and its... [read more]

Illabot Creek Wild and Scenic bill reintroduced

Earlier today Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-2) and Senator Patty Murray (WA) reintroduced legislation to designate Illabot Creek... [read more]

Bear River (ID) Release Cancelled this Weekend (May 7-8 )

Pacificorp and American Whitewater have decided to cancel the Bear River (ID) releases this coming weekend (May... [read more]

American Whitewater Praises New Reports, Attention to Colorado River

Cullowhee, NC - American Whitewater, the nation's leading voice for headwater rivers, today applauded the release of... [read more]

Upper Yough Update: Release Cutbacks Averted!

The Upper Youghiogheny River is one of the country's finest summer venues for expert whitewater paddlers. Many... [read more]

Member Patches Now Available!

American Whitewater is excited to announce the availability of a patch for AW Members! This patch is... [read more]

Obama Administration Announces New Commitment to Clean Rivers

Cullowhee, NC - American Whitewater, the nation's leading voice for headwater rivers, is rallying river recreationists across... [read more]

California Rivers and Creeks at Risk – Take Action Today!

Update - 4/27/11: SB 297 has been pulled from consideration for the 2011 term!  Thank you to... [read more]
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