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Kevin Colburn

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Kevin Colburn 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

Stewarding Our Public Lands and Waters Requires a Workforce

During his first term, President Trump signed two major conservation laws. In 2019, the John D. Dingell,... [read more]

Grant Funding Freeze Creates Uncertainty for River Projects

Federal grants play an important role in amplifying the membership contributions and donations that sustain American Whitewater’s... [read more]

Protect America’s Outdoor Heritage

The American system for preserving public lands and supporting its citizens' access to them has been the... [read more]

Support Colorado River Access with a Night of Films

Join American Whitewater and the Roaring Fork Kayak Club for a night of river films, including, River... [read more]

Comment Period Extended – Weigh in on Grand Canyon Fees and Management Today!

Update! In response to efforts from American Whitewater and our partners, Grand Canyon National Park has extended... [read more]

West Rosebud Creek Releases Now Scheduled and More Reliable (MT)

American Whitewater and our affiliate club, Beartooth Paddlers have worked with the power company and other stakeholders... [read more]

Speak Up for Strong Permits for Nolichucky River Work

State and federal agencies in both North Carolina and Tennessee are in the process of issuing permits... [read more]

Comment on Proposed Management Plan for Flathead River Forks (MT)

The Flathead National Forest is looking to create a new river management plan for the Wild and... [read more]
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