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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Feather Festival is a Go but Tobin Downriver Race 2022 Canceled

Dear Feather River Festival Community,We are geared up to see folks at our 2022 Annual Feather River... [read more]

Local Coalition Celebrates Commission Ruling to Protect Colorado’s Waters

During this year’s World Water Week, a coalition including community members, anglers, recreation groups, and conservation organizations... [read more]

New Mexico Supreme Court Written Decision Affirms Public’s Right to Access River

September 1st, 2022 - The New Mexico Supreme Court issued their full written decision reaffirming the longstanding... [read more]

Boater Access and Clean Up Planned for South Fork Coeur d’Alene

The South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River (ID), a kayak run popular with North Idaho and... [read more]

Klamath River Dam Removal Takes an Important Step Forward (OR/CA)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has just released a final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which recommends... [read more]

Volunteers Work Hard on Upper Yough Accesses

Although a broken dam curtailed Upper Yough water releases this year, it's been a great season for... [read more]

Gore Canyon Race 2022 on the Upper Colorado River (CO) Canceled

Dear Gore Fest Community,It is with great regret that American Whitewater must announce that the Class V... [read more]

2022 Gauley Season Details From The National Park Service

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the rangers and staff of the Gauley... [read more]
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