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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

Sacandaga (NY) Christine Falls Settlement Agreement Reached

American Whitewater reached a Settlement Agreement with the owner of a hydropower dam at Christine Falls on... [read more]

Mokelumne River (CA) 2022 Recreational Releases

American Whitewater worked with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the Ecological Resource Committee for the Mokelumne... [read more]

Comments Needed on Madison River Boating Limits (MT)

A Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks work group is proposing to recommend new fees, permits, and limits... [read more]

Supreme Court Dives Into Clean Water Act Scope

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning on a case that will likely shift the... [read more]

American Whitewater Opposes Legislation to Undermine Clean Water Act

On September 21, Sen. Manchin (D-WV) released the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, long-anticipated legislation... [read more]

Please add your voice to update Colorado’s Water Plan

The Colorado Water Conservation Board released the 2023 draft update to the Colorado Water Plan this summer.... [read more]

2022 Gauley Fest is Here!

Gauley Fest is rapidly approaching! Gather with hundreds of your favorite friends in Summersville, WV from September... [read more]

American Whitewater Supports Return of Klamath River Land to the Karuk Tribe

For decades, the Karuk Tribe of California has been seeking the return of spiritually significant lands along... [read more]
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