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Kevin Colburn

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Kevin Colburn Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

East Fork Virgin River Proposed Dam Halted for More Analysis (UT)

American Whitewater learned of a dam and diversion proposed in the East Fork of the Virgin River... [read more]

New Requirement to Carry a Boater Education Card Proposed for Washington State

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington State legislature that would require operators of all boats and... [read more]

American Whitewater Releases New River Access Planning Guide

In a joint project with the River Management Society, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service... [read more]

Despite Challenging Year AW Found Lots of Success in 2020

In difficult times rivers bring us solace. Those rivers we spend the most time with fill our... [read more]

Urgent: Help Protect Browns Canyon and the Arkansas and Eagle River Valleys

It’s hard to imagine what it would be like if up to 10 trains full of heavy... [read more]

Dam Repairs to Affect Flows in New River Gorge and Dries (WV)

The Bluestone Dam blocks the New River not far upstream of the popular New River Gorge and... [read more]

Statement on the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden

Today, January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th president of the United... [read more]

Comments Can Help Shape Summersville Lake Management (WV)

A new Draft Master Plan for Summersville Lake is open for public comment until February 16, 2021.... [read more]
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