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Kevin Colburn

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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

Lower McCloud (CA) Has Rare Fall Flows During Powerhouse Maintenance Until 11/12

The Lower McCloud is a stunning class IV overnight run on the cold, turquoise waters that emerge... [read more]

Victory Again: AW Wins Ongoing Fight for New Hiking Trail on NF Feather (CA)!

Update (Oct. 26, 2022): Since we first reported our success in March 2022, the utility responsible for... [read more]

Wenatchee River Festival 2014 (WA)

Come together, get out on the river with friends and family and enjoy the Wenatchee River! The... [read more]

Explore New Tools on AW’s Evolving Website

Better information leads to safer paddling, that’s our theory here at American Whitewater. It started of course... [read more]

Water Right Modifications Threaten the South Fork American River (CA)

Please take the time to protect flows on the South Fork American River. Use this easy Action... [read more]

Huge Win for Urban Rivers and Environmental Justice in Colorado

On September 12, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission reversed its previous decision and voted unanimously to... [read more]

Responses Needed For Moose and Beaver River (NY) Boating Surveys

As part of the hydro dams relicensings of the Moose and Beaver rivers in upstate New York,... [read more]

Responses Needed For Moose and Beaver River (NY) Boating Surveys

As part of the hydro dam relicensings of the Moose and Beaver rivers in upstate New York,... [read more]
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