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Kevin Colburn

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Kevin Colburn Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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