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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

Ask House For Nationwide Low-Head Dam Inventory!

Low-Head Dams dot rivers and creeks of all sizes across the country, creating hazards to paddlers and... [read more]

Help Us Protect Flow for Recreation (CO)

The aridification of the Colorado River basin is taking a toll on the water supply of the... [read more]

Full Access Restored to Eagle Creek (OR)

We’re happy to announce that the U.S. Forest Service has lifted its long-term closure of Eagle Creek... [read more]

Gauley Fest 2022 is on! Vendor Registration is live!

We’re so relieved and excited to announce that American Whitewater's Biggest Public Outreach Event is back on the... [read more]

Great Falls Catawba Releases Delayed Until Next Spring (SC)

The start of flow releases on the Great Falls of the Catawba have unfortunately been delayed from... [read more]

Weber Releases Get Green Light For This Summer! (UT)

On Friday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave the green light for recreational releases to begin... [read more]

Coming Soon: Reliable Whitewater Paddling at Turners Falls (MA)

Regular summertime whitewater releases will finally be coming to the Connecticut River in Massachusetts, thanks to years... [read more]

Take Action to Help End DC Area Paddling Ban

Montgomery County Maryland, on the outskirts of Washington DC, does a strange thing. The County prohibits paddling... [read more]
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