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Evan Stafford

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Evan Stafford Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included the... [read more]

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Limited Edition Whatever Your Quiver AW Gear

Show your support for American Whitewater with limited edition river inspired gear! American Whitewater has partnered again... [read more]

Support Shoshone Permanency

If you’ve driven I-70 through western Colorado, you’ve likely driven by the Shoshone dam and powerhouse in... [read more]

Gore Fest 2025

After eight years of hosting Gore Fest, American Whitewater is excited to announce we fully passed the... [read more]

Illegal Mine that Ravaged the Nolichucky Put-In Blocked By Courts

Boaters once began their trips down the Nolichucky River Gorge at a US Forest Service access site... [read more]

Stand Up for River Access in Colorado!

American Whitewater needs your help to secure the right to float in Colorado. Many people are not... [read more]

New Wild and Scenic River Legislation for Montana!

On August 1st, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act,... [read more]

Legacy Giving is Easy with Our Free Make-A-Will Program

Legacy giving through the Enduring Rivers Circle is more than philanthropy—it’s gratitude in action.Leave a lasting legacy... [read more]

Submit Your Best to the 2026 American Whitewater Calendar!

Show off your best images to the entire community by submitting photos for inclusion in the 2025... [read more]
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