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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

RESILIENCE live event and fundraiser for AW July 28

Please join our own Communications Director Evan Stafford, along with Brad Ludden and Joe Mornini for RESILIENCE... [read more]

Six rivers added to the Virginia Scenic Rivers System

The Virginia Scenic Rivers Program turns 50 this year, and it just received quite the birthday gift — the addition... [read more]

Upper Yough Access Guidelines and Fundraiser

At Maryland's Upper Yough, one of the country's finest whitewater runs. American Whitewater has been maintaining the... [read more]

A Close Look at Cheoah River Fatalities

The recent death of Chris Clark at Python Rapid on North Carolina's Cheoah River is the third... [read more]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Our Stewardship Work

We are taking the time to listen and learn. That is the statement American Whitewater made last... [read more]

Don Millard – AW Super Upper Yough Access Volunteer!

American Whitewater super-volunteer Don Millard has been taking care of the Sang Run and Friendsville Access Areas... [read more]

Join Us for the (virtual) Deerfield Fest this Friday!

Whitewater boaters from Maine to Pennsylvania gather each June in Charlemont, MA to celebrate whitewater boating and... [read more]

Comment Now on Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan (NC)

The Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest spans 1.1 million acres of Western North Carolina’s lush forested mountains. The Forest... [read more]
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