The Latest
After nearly a decade of advocacy by American Whitewater and our partners, a final water quality certification... [read more]
The Wild and Scenic forks of the Flathead River are national treasures flowing along Glacier National Park... [read more]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public input on the issues it should evaluate as... [read more]
Use our easy-action form before July 13 to speak up for Big Bend and recreation access to... [read more]
Join us on the Deerfield River, August 1st, 2026, to celebrate more than 30 years of whitewater... [read more]
BluewaysTN is a new initiative of the State of Tennessee that is offering boaters an opportunity through... [read more]
It’s early July, and for much of the country, that means we are all trying to spend... [read more]
Your input is needed to help shape the future of boating and public safety in the San... [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
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]
We are pleased to report that the Clackamas River corridor is now open and available to the... [read more]
A coalition of conservation groups (American Rivers, American Whitewater, and Western Environmental Law Center) has reached an... [read more]