Susquehanna River
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May 8, 2026
Holtwood Whitewater Park up for Review and Comment (PA)
The owners of the Holtwood Hydropower Project on the Susquehanna River are seeking a new 30-50 year federal license for their project. American Whitewater is working closely with local boaters […]
Dec 15, 2014
Holtwood Whitewater Park to Open in 2015 (PA)
Anticipation was running high for the first public dam releases on the newly constructed Holtwood Whitewater Park this fall, however the final round of testing in early October revealed more […]
Aug 9, 2012
Wave Construction at Holtwood (PA) Begins
Earlier this week the owner of the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project on the Susquehanna River (PA) initiated a construction process that will result in two sizeable whitewater waves at the base […]
Jan 3, 2012
Final Holtwood Plan Ready For Federal Approval (PA)
On December 15th, 2011, the owner of Holtwood Dam on the Susquehanna River submitted a whitewater boating plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval. The plan was […]
Aug 10, 2011
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Apr 13, 2009
Holtwood Project Back on the Table (PA)
For almost two years American Whitewater and several paddling clubs and businesses carefully reviewed a proposal to modify the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project on Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River and worked to minimize […]
Dec 9, 2008
Dam Owner Pulls Plug On Holtwood Expansion (PA)
Yesterday the owner of Holtwood Dam on the Susquehanna River announced that they would not move forward with their plans to install additional generation capacity to their dam. In a […]
Dec 9, 2008
Dam Owner Pulls Plug On Holtwood Expansion (PA)
Yesterday the owner of Holtwood Dam on the Susquehanna River announced that they would not move forward with their plans to install additional generation capacity to their dam. In a […]
Apr 16, 2008
Agreement in Principle Reached on the Susquehanna (PA)
Representatives from the paddling community today reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the owner of the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project, Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL). PPL originally proposed modifications to […]
Apr 16, 2008
Agreement in Principle Reached on the Susquehanna (PA)
Representatives from the paddling community today reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the owner of the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project, Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL). PPL originally proposed modifications to […]
Apr 8, 2008
Holtwood Public Meetings Planned for April (PA)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commmission (FERC) will be holding a site visit and public scoping meetings for the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project on Pennsylvania‘s Susquehanna River on April 17, 2008. The […]
Apr 8, 2008
Holtwood Public Meetings Planned for April (PA)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commmission (FERC) will be holding a site visit and public scoping meetings for the Holtwood Hydroelectric Project on Pennsylvania‘s Susquehanna River on April 17, 2008. The […]
Mar 28, 2006
New Project Threatens Holtwood Playspots (PA)
A new project has been proposed that would likely destroy most or all of the popular play waves and holes downstream of the Holtwood Dam on Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River. […]