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As you plan your year-end giving, 2025 is a uniquely powerful year to make tax-smart, non-cash gifts... [read more]
American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]
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]

Action Alerts

The Colorado legislative session kicks off on Wednesday January 14th and American Whitewater has already had our... [read more]
The Clean Water Act just can’t catch a break, and neither can those of us who like... [read more]
As the federal review begins on removing two obsolete dams from the Eel River in northwestern California,... [read more]
Storm season in western Washington is upon us, and with it, the risk of atmospheric rivers bringing... [read more]
In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]
American Whitewater, Colorado Whitewater, and the American Canoe Association are pursuing a bill in Colorado’s 2026 legislative... [read more]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially proposed to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has... [read more]
If you’ve driven I-70 through western Colorado, you’ve likely driven by the Shoshone dam and powerhouse in... [read more]

Success Stories

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]
During this year’s World Water Week, a coalition including community members, anglers, recreation groups, and conservation organizations... [read more]