Colorado

Apr 13, 2026

American Whitewater Weighs in on Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam

In March, American Whitewater submitted technical comments on the future of Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams and the associated impacts to water management across the Colorado River Basin. The federal […]

Sep 12, 2024

American Whitewater Gives Voice to Recreation in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona In August, American Whitewater staff traveled to the south rim of the Grand Canyon to meet with agency leaders and nonprofit partners about the future of the […]

Jul 11, 2023

Help Protect the Greater Grand Canyon Area!

American Whitewater has joined a tribally led effort to protect 1.1 million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument […]

May 25, 2023

Grand Canyon Flow Management Delayed Again (AZ)

On May 22, the federal government announced it was postponing planning efforts for the Colorado River basin in order to assess a new proposal brought forward by the lower Colorado […]

Feb 6, 2021

Grand Canyon 2022 Main Lottery Update (AZ)

In December, we shared an update on how the Grand Canyon has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To recap, the Grand Canyon closed on March 24, 2019 and all […]

Jul 8, 2020

HELP US STOP HYDRO DEVELOPMENT ON BIG CANYON (AZ)

Photo Credit: Adam Haydock In the ongoing saga of hydro dam developments proposed within striking distance of Grand Canyon National Park, American Whitewater is asking for help from the paddling […]

Jul 1, 2017

Last Chance! National Monuments Review Comments

National Monuments designated under the Antiquities Act have generated considerable discussion in our nation’s capitol. First the Trump Administration released an Executive Order on April 26th that directs Interior Secretary […]

Aug 31, 2016

Urgent Action Needed to Protect Grand Canyon!

Arizona – Right now, legislation to construct a massive, amusement park-style development in the Grand Canyon has been introduced to the Navajo Nation Tribal Council. This bill would provide the […]

Jan 27, 2012

ACTION ALERT: Grand Canyon: Glen Canyon Dam Comments Due Jan 31!

The future of the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam will be decided in the not so distant future, and your voice is important in shaping the process! If you’ve […]

Jan 9, 2012

Grand Canyon Protection Announced!

Earlier today the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced a 20-year moratorium on new uranium and other hard rock mining claims on roughly 1-million acres of land surrounding the […]

Jul 27, 2011

Grand Canyon Needs Your Help (Again)

Unhappy with a plan to protect 1 million acres of land along the Grand Canyon from new uranium mining, congressmen recently introduced a rider to an appropriations bill that would […]

Jul 7, 2011

Grand Canyon Gets Interim Protection from Mining

The Secretary of the Interior recently announced a 6-month extension to his Department’s moratorium on new uranium mining claims on over 1 million acres along the rim of the Grand […]

Mar 29, 2011

Paddlers Rally to Protect Grand Canyon from Uranium Mining

Cullowhee, NC – The paddling community is rallying to support a proposed 20-year federal moratorium on new uranium mining claims around Grand Canyon National Park. Citing unacceptable risks of recreational, […]

Dec 3, 2007

Grand Canyon Court Case Decision Released

On November 26th, District Judge David Campbell issued his ruling to uphold the 2006 Colorado River Management Plan (CRMP). At issue in this case was the continued use of motors […]

May 1, 2007

Lottery Applications now being accepted for 2008 Grand Canyon Trips

Grand Canyon National Park’s weighted lottery for calendar year 2008 noncommercial river permits is now accepting applications. Lottery applications will be accepted through the Weighted Lottery website (https://npspermits.us) from May […]

Oct 6, 2006

Grand Canyon Lottery Open Until October 21st

Earlier this year, the Grand Canyon National Park began implementing their new management plan and river permitting system. Paddlers wishing to enter the weighted lottery, which replaced the old wait […]

Sep 29, 2004

2004 AW Gauley Festival a success

The 2004 Gauley River Festival was a bustle of activities all weekend long. The festivities started early on the day Friday with the Wave sport Open and the Ladies of […]

Jul 10, 2002

By Tim Kelley AW Safety Chairman Paul Zirkelbach’s recent death hit very close to home (see AmericanWhitewater.org/Forum/AW/192718). Paul had taken me down my first class V run 18 years ago, […]