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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

Harpers Ferry Access Study Reveals Need for New Approaches (MD/WV)

The final Weverton Rail Crossing Feasibility Study was released this week, which considered two options for improving the crossing... [read more]

Sierra & Sequoia National Forest Management Plans (CA)

The U.S. Forest Service recently released the revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Draft Forest Plans... [read more]

AW Stewardship Assistant Job Announcement

Position Description: The Stewardship Assistant is responsible for supporting American Whitewater’s Regional Stewardship Directors in project-related analysis,... [read more]

Submit Your Best Images For the 2020 American Whitewater Calendar!

Submit your best photos for the American Whitewater Calendar! Many of the best whitewater rivers in this country... [read more]

Gore Canyon Festival (CO) is coming up August 23rd-25th

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the 2019 Gore Canyon Festival taking place August 23-25th on the... [read more]

New Mexico Game Commission Halts Landowner Certification of Non-Navigable Waters

In 2017, the New Mexico Game and Fish Commission adopted a new rule allowing private landowners to... [read more]

Russell Fork Releases Expanded (KY/VA)

The fall release schedule for the Russell Fork River was recently announced, and it includes two new... [read more]

The Forest Service Doesn’t Want Your Input

When American Whitewater goes to bat for river corridor protections, or to stop a dam or mining... [read more]
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