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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Hoosic River Flows & Access (NY)

On June 10 & 11, 2003, a flow study was conducted by American Whitewater with the cooperation... [read more]

Moose River Relicensing (NY)

New York's Moose River was first run in 1977 or 1978 and was shortly thereafter threatened by... [read more]

Boundary Creek Defense (ID)

Boundary Creek is a premiere creek run located in the Panhandle of Northern Idaho, and also is... [read more]

Upper Yough Releases (MD)

A new permit issued In April of 2007 by the Maryland Department of the Environment instituted a... [read more]

Restoring the White Salmon River and Enhancing Opportunities to Enjoy the River (WA)

Working closely with partner organizations, American Whitewater has played a leading role in stewardship projects addressing both... [read more]

Upper Yough Access (MD)

The Upper Youghiogheny River in western Maryland has long been a premier destination for whitewater paddlers on... [read more]

Cuyahoga Restoration (OH)

For many paddlers and river advocates, the story of the Cuyahoga River has been one of persistence... [read more]

Snake River Restoration (ID, OR, WA)

Encompassing 250,000 square miles, the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia and Snake River system represents a vast network of... [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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