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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

Defending Public Lands and Waters–Winter Stewardship Update 2025

What does having safe access to clean water flowing through public lands mean to you and your... [read more]

Deerfield River: The Next 40 Years of Whitewater (MA)

A decade of advocacy efforts in the hydropower project licensing on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts has... [read more]

Tax Smart Charitable Giving–Make the Most of the 2025 Rules

As you plan your year-end giving, 2025 is a uniquely powerful year to make tax-smart, non-cash gifts... [read more]

2026 Advances Southeast Release Schedule Announced!

American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]

American Whitewater Year-End Membership Drawings

As our way of saying, “Hey! Thanks!”, we're elated to announce that we have two great prizes... [read more]

Colorado Gives Day Happening Now!

Colorado Gives Day is happening now through December 9! Donate today to have your dollars go even... [read more]

Success: Klamath River Access Sites Staying Open (OR/CA)

Two weeks ago, the states of Oregon and California unexpectedly announced the seasonal closure of three of... [read more]

Pursuing New Legislation to Clarify Stream Access in Colorado

American Whitewater, Colorado Whitewater, and the American Canoe Association are pursuing a bill in Colorado’s 2026 legislative... [read more]
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