The Latest
A long-awaited public process for the future of the Colorado River has arrived, offering you a chance... [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]
Placer County Public Works has recently informed American Whitewater that planned walk-in access to Yankee Jim’s Bridge... [read more]
American Whitewater is pleased to offer a special six-day journey on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon... [read more]
The Colorado legislative session kicks off on Wednesday January 14th and American Whitewater has already had our... [read more]
It's now time to start thinking about multi-day trips for next year and there are several great... [read more]
The Clean Water Act just can’t catch a break, and neither can those of us who like... [read more]
Action Alerts
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]
With the spring thaw fast approaching we have posted a new survey for paddlers to report their... [read more]
Success Stories
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]
In a case before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, American... [read more]
We’re happy to announce that the U.S. Forest Service has lifted its long-term closure of Eagle Creek... [read more]