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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

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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