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Kevin Colburn

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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

Washington’s White Salmon River Runs Free Again!

After nearly a century, Washington's White Salmon River in south central Washington is flowing freely again! Earlier... [read more]

Condit’s Comin’ Down – Please Respect the Closures!

We're all VERY excited to see Washington's White Salmon River break free of Condit Dam tomorrow. In... [read more]

AW Needs Your Input On Western River Flows!

Colorado River Basin - American Whitewater is asking for paddler input on flows and recreation quality for... [read more]

Requirements to Provide Whitewater Recreation Upheld for Fox River (WI)

In an important affirmation of the value of whitewater recreation at federally-licensed hydropower projects, the Federal Energy... [read more]

Federal Court Upholds the Roadless Area Conservation Rule

Ruling preserves popular backcountry recreation destinations across the country Earlier today, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals... [read more]

One Step Closer to Oroville Whitewater

This week, another important step was taken down the long road of bringing a whitewater park to... [read more]

Federal Judge Halts Uranium Leases in Dolores River Basin

TELLURIDE, Colo.— In a major victory for clean air, clean water and endangered species on public lands,... [read more]

A Chance to Share Your Stories

Calling all writers/photographers... We'd love to read your stories (and see your pictures) about whitewater. In fact,... [read more]
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