Elwha

Jul 8, 2019

Congress to Take Up Wild and Scenic River Bills Covering Over 1000 River Miles

This week, the House Natural Resource Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands will hold a hearing on bills that would designate over 1000 miles of Wild and […]

Aug 19, 2018

Washington Dams With Fishery or Recreation Issues

Several dams in Washington State have known issues impacting fishery resources or river-based recreation. Some represent partial or complete barriers to fish passage that should be addressed; additionally impacts to […]

Aug 27, 2013

Visiting the Elwha (WA)

While paddling the Elwha River is a fascinating way to experience restoration and recovery of a free-flowing river in action, it’s not the only way to get a first-hand look […]

Jan 20, 2012

Year of the River: Episode 3, Elwha River (WA)

Currently underway, the Elwha River restoration project is the biggest dam removal effort in history (see today's progress). While American Whitewater has been proud to play a part in this […]

Sep 13, 2011

Elwha Dam (WA) Removal Starts This Weekend

The biggest dam removal in history begins September 17, 2011 on Washington’s Elwha River. Removing the two dams on the Elwha will restore a free-flowing river, abundant salmon runs, and […]

Dec 15, 2010

Countdown to Elwha Dam Removal Underway (WA)

The final countdown for the Elwha River restoration project has begun, and the largest dam removal in U.S. history is set to begin in September 2011. Built in the early […]

Jan 25, 2002

CANADA: Les Barrages Tuent Les Rivie`res!

YOU CAN HELP! “The threats against our rivers in Canada exist from coast to coast to coast.” – Dave HowlettEASTERN CANADA: Quebec, Ontario, NewfoundlandCENTRAL CANADA: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, NunavutWESTERN […]

Jan 23, 2002

10 Things You Gotta Know

Jan 4, 2001

Action Alert: Whitewater Rivers Under Siege

As the New Year begins, the river and paddling community is bracing itself for one of its first battles in the effort to prevent rollbacks of important environmental regulations in […]