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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

Upper Gauley River Access

The Upper Gauley takeout at Mason Branch (erroneously called “Panther Creek”) crosses property owned by Class VI... [read more]

Lower Gauley River Access at Risk

ISSUE: Access to the Lower Gauley is threatened as a result of the limited availability of parking... [read more]

Whitewater Access Secured for Kentucky’s Elkhorn Creek

Whitewater Access Secured for Kentucky's Elkhorn Creek American Whitewater has successfully acquired land for a take-out on... [read more]

Whitewater Access Secured for Kentucky’s Elkhorn Creek

Whitewater Access Secured for Kentucky's Elkhorn Creek American Whitewater has successfully acquired land for a take-out on... [read more]

AW’s NEW Website is AWESOME!

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Navigability Laws

INTRODUCTION *American Whitewater?s Mission Statement *General Access Policy Statement *AMERICAN WHITEWATER *How to Use this HANDBOOK *IMPORTANCE OF PROPER LEGAL REPRESENTATION *Description of... [read more]

Condit Dam (White Salmon River WA) Removal Agreement

On September 22, 1999 PacifiCorp signed an agreement to removeCondit Dam on the White Salmon River in... [read more]

John’s Creek, VA Access Update

American Whitewater advises boaters to stay off John's Creek until the access situation is resolved. Another arrest... [read more]
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