The Latest
In response to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) beginning a sweeping revision of its management plans... [read more]
The Colorado legislative session is set to end on May 13th, giving us just about a month... [read more]
In late March, American Whitewater staff traveled to our nation’s capital to advocate for place-based river protection... [read more]
The only thing boaters like almost as much as boating is talking about it. And the American... [read more]
It's spring! Which means boating is ramping up in many parts of the country ... and also,... [read more]
American Whitewater recently submitted testimony in the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee to... [read more]
We’ve recently upgraded our membership and donation forms at American Whitewater to better serve the needs of... [read more]
In June 2026, American Whitewater members are invited to join American Whitewater staff and board members for... [read more]
Action Alerts
Storm season in western Washington is upon us, and with it, the risk of atmospheric rivers bringing... [read more]
In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]
American Whitewater, Colorado Whitewater, and the American Canoe Association are pursuing a bill in Colorado’s 2026 legislative... [read more]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially proposed to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has... [read more]
If you’ve driven I-70 through western Colorado, you’ve likely driven by the Shoshone dam and powerhouse in... [read more]
The Trump Administration has announced that they will rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected... [read more]
Do you paddle the Lower Chiwawa River outside of Leavenworth, WA? Your input is needed.Chelan County has... [read more]
Last week, the US House Natural Resources Committee passed a budget-related bill that–if it becomes law–will sell... [read more]
Success Stories
Join us on the Deerfield River, August 1st, 2026, to celebrate more than 30 years of whitewater... [read more]
Five Colorado governments and water entities have entered into a landmark intergovernmental agreement to protect the Crystal... [read more]
Floating through Canyonlands National Park on the Colorado River is a desert river runner’s dream. However, for... [read more]
Access to the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River at Lumsden Road was restored on May 14th of... [read more]
In March of 2026, at our request, a court dismissed a case brought by American Whitewater and... [read more]
Image: Slab Creek Run release flows. Photo by Darin McQuoid. Slab Creek & South Fork Silver Creek... [read more]
American Whitewater, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Trout Unlimited, and Vermont Natural Resources Council reached an... [read more]
American Whitewater is excited to share the launch of our new website! The new site offers our... [read more]