The Latest
For many whitewater boaters, the lower McCloud River is legendary. Flowing from the glaciers and volcanic springs... [read more]
May 13th marked the end of the 2026 legislative session in Colorado, and it came without a... [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]
The owners of the Holtwood Hydropower Project on the Susquehanna River are seeking a new 30-50 year... [read more]
In March of 2026, at our request, a court dismissed a case brought by American Whitewater and... [read more]
In the last week of April, American Whitewater's board and staff gathered on the Rio Chama in... [read more]
Each year, American Whitewater's advocacy helps create a mix of scheduled and opportunistic whitewater opportunities on South... [read more]
Action Alerts
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]
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]
Success Stories
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]
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]