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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Ace Rolls Out A Rodeo

John Cornwell and the Ace Outdoor Center rolled out another fantastic Rolling Rodeo on the Gauley River,... [read more]

GAULEY FEST 2001 BREAKS ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS — AND WHO DO WE HAVE TO THANK?

A partial view of the Gauley Festival from atop the Perception van. Close to 5000 attendees flooded... [read more]

WINNER ANNOUNCED IN MEMBERSHIP BOAT RAFFLE

Congratulations to new member Steve Higgins of Windsor, Ontario, the winner of the Prijon boat of his... [read more]

Upper Gauley Take-out May Be Closed by Campers! Spread the Word.

Want to protect your FREE, unlimited access at Panther Creek (AKA Mason Branch)? Then don’t camp at... [read more]

Fee Demo

Jason Robertson, American Whitewater's Access Director, testified to the House Resources Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health... [read more]

AW wants you to paddle Ecuador!

AW's Paddle Ecuador! Contest Imagine...lush rainforests, clean warm water, lava cliffs, tree-lined banks, tropical birds, waterfalls, polished... [read more]

Getting Ready For Gauley

Volunteers are hard at work getting ready for the 2001 Gauley Festival to take place this coming... [read more]

Top Ten Whitewater Conservation Issues for 2001

1. Ocoee River, Tennessee Issue: Releases on the Upper Ocoee River Goal: Secure an annual schedule of... [read more]
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