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Kevin Colburn

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Kevin Colburn Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

The Forest Service Doesn’t Want Your Input

When American Whitewater goes to bat for river corridor protections, or to stop a dam or mining... [read more]

AW VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY KOKATAT: Charlie Duffy

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Charlie Duffy as our August Volunteer of the Month. Charlie is... [read more]

Sultan River (WA) Summer Release Update

At American Whitewater we are always seeking opportunities to restore rivers while also enhancing recreational opportunities. Sometimes... [read more]

Upper Yough Access Depends on Everyone

Many thanks those who have contributed to AW's Sang Run Access Fund on line. We raised over... [read more]

Dolores River (CO) 2019 Release Season Recap

Releases from McPhee Reservoir into the lower Dolores River have come to an end for the 2019... [read more]

Community Voices: Respect the River, River Surfers Should Wear PFDs

I can't keep my mouth shut any longer. I've been troubled the past couple weeks with the... [read more]

We did amazing work together in 2018! Check out our Annual Report

American Whitewater is an organization that prides ourselves on getting work done, both effectively and efficiently. Eighty-three... [read more]

New Voices are Rising Students join American Whitewater on the Moke

A group of students participating in the Rose Foundation Project, New Voices are Rising based in Oakland,... [read more]
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