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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

Charity Navigator Awards AW 5th Consecutive 4-Star Rating

American Whitewater has received a 5th 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most utilized independent... [read more]

Take Action: Tell New Mexico’s Governor to STOP the Gila River Diversion!

Silver Spring, NM - New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has only two weeks left to make a... [read more]

Take Action: Protect Wild and Scenic Illinois and NF Smith Headwaters (CA/OR)

Mining companies are actively pursuing proposals to strip-mine in Southwest Oregon watersheds, including Rough & Ready Creek... [read more]

Connecticut River Flow Studies Reveal Boating Opportunities

Over the past year, American Whitewater, New England FLOW and Appalachian Mountain Club have been working with... [read more]

Connecticut River Flow Studies Reveal Boating Opportunities

Over the past year, American Whitewater, New England FLOW and Appalachian Mountain Club have been working with... [read more]

Holtwood Whitewater Park to Open in 2015 (PA)

Anticipation was running high for the first public dam releases on the newly constructed Holtwood Whitewater Park... [read more]

Congress Passes River Conservation Bills

In the final days of the 113th Congress public lands bills were attached to the must-pass National... [read more]

Cosumnes River – Illegal Fence Blocking Access at Latrobe Road Bridge (CA)

In the summer of 2013, American Whitewater’s Regional Coordinator, John Simpkin, started the tedious task of gathering... [read more]
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