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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn 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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