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Kevin Colburn

Kevin Colburn Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Upper Yough Paddlers Must Respect Local Community

The Upper Yough will have its first Saturday release on May 1, 2010. Since this is Cheatfest... [read more]

White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors – Trip Report

President Obama launched the America's Great Outdoors initiative on Friday, April 16. In a speech at the... [read more]

Park Service seeks input on Management of Black Canyon of the Gunnison (CO)

As paddlers, we have the opportunity to help in creating a long-term vision and plan for the... [read more]

PSE Announces Closure of Powerhouse for at Least Two Years (WA)

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced their construction schedule for the Snoqualmie Falls Powerhouse upgrades that will... [read more]

Esopus Whitewater FunFest June 5 & 6

Beginning in 2010, KCCNY’s traditional Annual Esopus Slalom is being enlarged and enhanced by the addition of... [read more]

Ledyard Canoe Club’s Second Annual River Festival (NH)

Hanover, NH, March 4, 2010 ­ Ledyard Canoe Club of Dartmouth College is hosting its second annual river... [read more]

Wild and Scenic River Designation in Washington State

Keeping Wild Rivers Wild: Opportunities for Conservation through Wild and Scenic River Designation in Washington StateDespite the... [read more]

Hoosic River Release April 21st (NY)

The annual Hoosic River Whitewater Release into the Schaghticoke Gorge will be on Wednesday, April 21, 2008... [read more]
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