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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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