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Kevin Colburn

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Kevin Colburn Projects

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

New York Whitewater Release Schedule

The 2023 New York whitewater release schudule is official. From the Adirondacks to the Delaware River, the... [read more]

2023 Recreational Releases Confirmed for Slab Creek and Ice House (CA)

Recently, American Whitewater participated in the 2023 hydropower license compliance meeting with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)... [read more]

New Mexico Landowners Petition to SCOTUS on River Access Denied

Last year, the Supreme Court of New Mexico unanimously upheld the state constitution by affirming the public’s... [read more]

New Mexico Landowners Petition to SCOTUS on River Access Denied

Last year, the Supreme Court of New Mexico unanimously upheld the state constitution by affirming the public’s... [read more]

New NC Forest Plan, Cause for Both Celebration and Disappointment

On February 17, 2023, the US Forest Service released their long awaited new management plan for the... [read more]

Washington Legislature Paddlesports Education Program Shelved (updated)

For the past several years the Washington State legislature has had an interest in improving paddlesports safety... [read more]

Colorado Water Plan Update Improves Focus on Recreation

The Colorado Water Conservation Board finalized the first update to the state water plan at the end... [read more]

Great Falls Catawba Update – See You in March!

Following 20 years of work, American Whitewater and our partners are in the final push to have... [read more]
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