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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

113 Miles of River Protections Finalized in Colorado!

In June, we welcomed river protections for 22 new river segments across 113 river miles in Colorado’s... [read more]

Legislation Seeks Study of Fees and Reservation Systems

New legislation being considered in Congress would require a federal inquiry into reservation systems being used by... [read more]

Contested Case Closes Portion of Watauga River, AW Moves to Intervene (NC)

American Whitewater has requested intervention in a contested case pending in the Office of Administrative Hearings challenging... [read more]

Fall River Dam Relicensing Kicks Off (ID)

The Fall River is home to a gem of a whitewater run flowing through a low canyon... [read more]

North Fork American River (CA) Yankee Jim’s Bridge Replacement Project Update

Access to the North Fork American at Yankee Jim’s bridge is likely to be different in the... [read more]

Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Votes to Protect 15 Streams

On June 12, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission voted unanimously to approve a proposal to designate... [read more]

Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Votes to Protect 15 Streams

On June 12, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission voted unanimously to approve a proposal to designate... [read more]

2024 Gauley Fest Vendor Registration is Live!

We’re excited to kick start 2024 Gauley Fest planning! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of... [read more]
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