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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

Access Closures on Upper Klamath River (OR/CA)

Update: California has agreed to keep their sites open through the winter unless severe weather conditions justify... [read more]

2025 Board Of Directors Election–Current Members Please Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

American River (CA) Bridge Debris is Being Removed!

Placer County is currently in the process of removing bridge debris from the American River at Highway... [read more]

Take Action: Oregon Waterway Access Permits

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]

November ’25 North Fork Feather (CA) Releases

Recreational releases will be happening on the Poe Canyon (V) and Bardee’s Bar (IV) sections of the... [read more]

Supporting Public Lands and Waters, Even During a Shutdown

This past fall, despite a government shutdown, American Whitewater continued our work meeting with decision makers in... [read more]

2026 Calendars + Holiday Offer Membership Now Available!

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American... [read more]

Give Early, Give Smart: Make the Most of 2025 Charitable Giving Rules

The tax landscape is shifting in 2026, bringing new limits on charitable deductions that could reduce the... [read more]
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