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Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

FERC Finds Flaming Gorge Pipeline Application “Deficient”

Wyoming/Colorado - The preliminary permit application filed on September 1, 2011, for the Regional Watershed Supply Project... [read more]

Pending Legislation Threatens Wild and Scenic Rivers

Several bills currently threaten Wild and Scenic Rivers throughout the country, including the St. Croix in Minnesota... [read more]

Klamath River Restoration Public Comment Period Open (OR/CA)

A public comment period is now open for the restoration of the Klamath River through November 21st.... [read more]

Hydropower Investigation Underway at Sunset Falls (WA)

Late last month Snohomish PUD submitted a preliminary permit application to investigate the feasibility of a hydropower... [read more]

UPDATE: Strong Paddler Response protects Upper Yough Whitewater!

A strong response from the whitewater community has gone a long way towards protecting summer whitewater on... [read more]

Join AW on the Pit River October 1st and 2nd!

This Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd, American Whitewater will be out on the Pit River... [read more]

Your Help Needed to Preserve Upper Yough Releases

Maryland's Upper Youghiogheny River is one of the finest expert whitewater runs in the country and one... [read more]

2011 American Whitewater Gauley Fest Presented By Subaru Wrap-Up

As many folks know, Gauley Fest is American Whitewater’s biggest fundraising event. As such, we’re very proud... [read more]
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