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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

Paddlers Secure Chattooga Conservation Outcomes, But Remain Severely Limited

Earlier today the US Forest Service released a Draft Environmental Assessment that proposes to continue denying the... [read more]

American Whitewater Files in Opposition to Dewatering Ernie’s Gorge

Last week American Whitewater joined with American Rivers, North Cascades Conservation Council, and Alpine Lakes Protection Society... [read more]

Selway Bridge Replacement a Post-Permit Season Hurdle (ID)

The US Forest Service is replacing the Indian Creek Bridge, which will result in a closure of... [read more]

Seeking Yellowstone River Oil Spill Volunteers (MT)

American Whitewater was recently contacted by a Montana paddler and environmental contractor who is pursuing the possibility... [read more]

Action Alert: Comment on Colorado Roadless Rule

Colorado's backcountry is a human-powered recreation paradise. For paddlers we enjoy great rivers like the Animas or... [read more]

Grand Canyon Gets Interim Protection from Mining

The Secretary of the Interior recently announced a 6-month extension to his Department's moratorium on new uranium... [read more]

Harpers Ferry Access – A Progress Report

The "Needles" section of the Potomac and the Shenandoah "Staircase" are two of the most popular Class... [read more]

Alternative Access to Milsap Bar, Middle Fork Feather (CA)

After meeting with American Whitewater earlier this week, the Plumas National Forest in California has agreed to... [read more]
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