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Access to the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River at Lumsden Road was restored on May 14th of... [read more]
For many whitewater boaters, the lower McCloud River is legendary. Flowing from the glaciers and volcanic springs... [read more]
We need your help to ensure that efforts to secure our Southern border do not cause significant... [read more]
This week, on May 13th, marks the end of the 2026 legislative session in Colorado, and it... [read more]
The Devil's Nose, Tiger Creek, and Electra Sections of the North Fork Mokelumne River have annually-scheduled releases... [read more]
Recreational flows are currently forecasted for the Horseshoe Bend Reach of the San Joaquin River beginning Friday,... [read more]
After a lengthy delay, American Whitewater is excited to announce that river access improvements are continuing to... [read more]
The owners of the Holtwood Hydropower Project on the Susquehanna River are seeking a new 30-50 year... [read more]

Action Alerts

Update! In response to efforts from American Whitewater and our partners, Grand Canyon National Park has extended... [read more]
State and federal agencies in both North Carolina and Tennessee are in the process of issuing permits... [read more]
The Flathead National Forest is looking to create a new river management plan for the Wild and... [read more]
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is requesting public input on a survey to determine recreational... [read more]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has provided public notice that they will be reviewing license applications... [read more]
Second Update: The reckless mining of the Nolichucky River's bed and banks continues, despite news yesterday that... [read more]
Flows in the Dolores River below McPhee Dam depend on how its dam and irrigation infrastructure are... [read more]
Healthy headwaters are integral to the flowing and functioning rivers and streams we all love to paddle.... [read more]

Success Stories

On April 25, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied the preliminary permit application for a... [read more]
The new hydropower license for the Newbury Hydroelectric Project on the Wells River in Vermont requires access... [read more]
American Whitewater is thrilled to announce that last Friday, January 26, we purchased a large portion of... [read more]
Crews spent October putting the final touches on the removal of the Copco No. 2 Dam on... [read more]
American Whitewater reached a Settlement Agreement with the owner of a hydropower dam at Christine Falls on... [read more]
During this year’s World Water Week, a coalition including community members, anglers, recreation groups, and conservation organizations... [read more]
The Sierra and Sequoia National Forests have released final forest land management plans containing protections for 498... [read more]
On June 14, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission voted 7-1 to protect 520 miles on 25 streams... [read more]