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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Thirteen River Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

Safety Editor’s Note: Teresa Gryder is a former river guide and a whitewater paddler with decades of... [read more]

Take Action! Truckee River (CA) Access Blocked By New Landowner

Truckee River access is threatened by a landowner on the Nevada County Hirschdale Road. This take-out is used... [read more]

Safety Talk – The Human Factor

Safety Editor’s Note – Teresa Gryder is a former river guide and a whitewater paddler with decades... [read more]

Deerfield Fest Membership Drive and Silent Auction!

Deerfield Fest traditionally provides our community with an opportunity to reflect on this much-loved stretch of whitewater,... [read more]

Phil Kast: Volunteer of the Month, Presented by Kokatat

We are pleased to recognize Phil Kast as American Whitewater's Volunteer of the Month, presented by Kokatat! Phil... [read more]

PIT 5 (CA) SEPT 2021 RELEASES CONFIRMED

American Whitewater has confirmed with Pacific Gas & Electric that recreational releases will take place on Pit... [read more]

Deerfield Fest Evening at Berkshire East Canceled

Paddling Friends & AW Supporters We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Deerfield Fest evening at... [read more]

Court Restores Pre-2020 Clean Water Act Protections

Yesterday, in a big win for rivers, a US District Court in Arizona tossed out a 2020... [read more]
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