The Latest
As our way of saying, “Hey! Thanks!”, we're elated to announce that we have two great prizes... [read more]
Colorado Gives Day is happening now through December 9! Donate today to have your dollars go even... [read more]
Two weeks ago, the states of Oregon and California unexpectedly announced the seasonal closure of three of... [read more]
This past fall, despite a government shutdown, American Whitewater continued our work meeting with decision makers in... [read more]
Placer County is currently in the process of removing bridge debris from the American River at Highway... [read more]
Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]
In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]
Update: California has agreed to keep their sites open through the winter unless severe weather conditions justify... [read more]
Action Alerts
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]
With the spring thaw fast approaching we have posted a new survey for paddlers to report their... [read more]
Success Stories
American Whitewater, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Trout Unlimited, and Vermont Natural Reources Council reached an... [read more]
American Whitewater is excited to share the launch of our new website! The new site offers our... [read more]
On January 30, 2026, a second appeal was dropped ending the contested case that challenged the rights... [read more]
American Whitewater just secured an important win for whitewater recreation on the Class IV+ Slab Creek Run... [read more]
American Whitewater is thrilled to announce that over the past two months we purchased two parcels of... [read more]
In a big win for the Colorado River, the purchase of water rights to protect and leave... [read more]
A decade of advocacy efforts in the hydropower project licensing on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts has... [read more]
What does having safe access to clean water flowing through public lands mean to you and your... [read more]