The Latest
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]
American Whitewater is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1954 with a mission to protect and... [read more]
The 2026 Slab Creek recreation season was set to kick off with six scheduled releases between late... [read more]
Action Alerts
Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently in the process of relicensing the Kern River #3 hydropower project.... [read more]
American Whitewater’s database of whitewater accidents and fatalities, maintained since 1972, documents that 10% of river fatalities... [read more]
The Clackamas River, one of the most important paddling resources for the Pacific Northwest, remains closed several... [read more]
As a part of Portland General Electric’s (PGE) license for its hydroelectric project along the Clackamas River,... [read more]
Design for the US 101 Elwha River Bridge replacement project is proceeding forward and the Washington Department... [read more]
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking your input on a proposal to protect a... [read more]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is in the process of completing their review for a new hydropower... [read more]
Currently Kaukauna Utilities is applying for a new license to increase capacity at the Badger Rapide Croche... [read more]
Success Stories
In a big win for the Colorado River, the purchase of water rights to protect and leave... [read more]
What does having safe access to clean water flowing through public lands mean to you and your... [read more]
A decade of advocacy efforts in the hydropower project licensing on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts has... [read more]
Two weeks ago, the states of Oregon and California unexpectedly announced the seasonal closure of three of... [read more]
As of August 1, 2025, all five river access facilities that American Whitewater helped champion during the... [read more]
On August 28th, Tribal members gathered alongside government officials and nonprofit partners to cheer as the final... [read more]
In June, we welcomed river protections for 22 new river segments across 113 river miles in Colorado’s... [read more]
Thanks to the generosity of the boating community, American Whitewater is pleased to announce that we’ve met... [read more]