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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

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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