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Once again we will be running Ohiopyle Falls during this one day event on August 22, 2009. We need plenty of Help! Volunteers will get discounts and T-shirts. For additional information, registration and updates see: www.FallsRace.com You can sign up for the race and Freestyle event or just run the Falls. Activities Planned:Over the Falls Race and Freestyle EventPractice RunsThe Upstream World Championships held on the Lower Yough and sponsored by Wilderness VoyageursSilent AuctionTown Party with live band – WeedhawksFalls Under

As you probably already know, AW is holding a huge summer-long membership drive with monthly winners through September and two grand prizes being drawn in October.   The contest is simple and you can still be a part of it:   Only open to members of American Whitewater Members Joining or renewing your membership with AW gives you one chance to win Every $10 donation (by a current member) equals one chance to win (i.e. $100 = 10 chances)  

    American Whitewater recognizes Jason Bliler as our August Volunteer of the Month.   Jason was instrumental in helping coordinate American Whitewater’s activities at this years FIBArk Festival in Salida, Colorado.  FIBArk was again a great opportunity to learn more about AW’s work in Colorado and across the country, and we want to thank Jason for making it possible.  Jason volunteered five long days to helping AW grow it’s membership and support through movie premiers, fundraising events, and opportunities

Paddle rafters, catarafters, IKers, and inflatable paddlers of all kinds, now is the time to prepare your story for American Whitewater. Our issue celebrating inflatable paddlers–their unique approach to whitewater, their accomplishments, and their culture–is coming up soon. Deadline for submitting material for the Inflatible Issue is August 31. Please contact the editor directly to submit stories or photos; please contact him with any questions: editor@americanwhitewater.org   Photot of rafters flipping before a live audience (previous page) by Bryan Kelsen

Earlier this year, the Idaho Legislature passed new legislation to provide funding for programs aimed at preventing the introduction of invasive aquatic species in Idaho. The new law requires boaters, both motorized vessels and non, to contribute to the Idaho Invasive Species Fund (IISF). Any boat that is registered in Idaho or another state, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) will be required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in

There’s no better way to describe this event than RiverLink’s own words:   "Start making your "yacht" for this year’s Rockin’ RiverFest, a FREE day long festival sponsored by Asheville Radio Group and RiverLink at French Broad River Park featuring the ever popular raft competition, music competition featuring local bands, kids parade, live performances, local food and beverages, corn hole, frisbee golf, kayak demonstrations and much more!  There’s something fun for everyone!"   Check out the full event details on

This is a reminder that the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management Partnership (including Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Western North Carolina Alliance, the Forest Service, and others) will be controlling oriental bittersweet, privet, and multiflora rose on the Cheoah River this Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th.  These aggressive invasive plants are overtaking Virginia spiraea, a federally threatened plant.  If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP by Thursday, July 25th.  Carpooling from Asheville can be arranged.  All tools and equipment will be provided.    Who:    Volunteer work day

YUBA BEAR / DRUM SPAULDING UPDATE Fordyce Creek Planned Release Schedule As part of the Yuba-Bear Drum-Spaulding Relicensing Boating Flow Study, Fordyce Reservoir drafting flows will be augmented to provide the following releases to Fordyce Creek: Date                                                            Flow, cfsThursday 8/13                                                300Friday 8/14                                                     400Saturday 8/15            

July 25th Immersion Research and Wilderness Voyagers will be hosting the 29th Annual Upper Yough Race – with the proceeds going to American Whitewater!   Challenge the exciting Upper Yough and help raise a few bucks for American Whitewater at the same time. There will be classes for everything from Wavehoppers to short boats and even a team class for three paddlers where at least one must be female. What’s more is each racer gets a cool t-shirt and everyone

The Chelan Gorge Recreational Releases present whitewater boating opportunities that will be available for two weekends this July. American Whitewater has invested more than a decade of effort into bringing this opportunity to the paddling community of the Pacific Northwest, and we are excited to kick off the first weekend of releases. During the relicensing process several parties including the utility raised serious objections to whitewater recreation on this reach given the hazards of the gorge. The utility, federal regulators,

As you probably already know, AW is holding a huge summer-long membership drive with monthly winners through September and two grand prizes being drawn in October.   The contest is simple and you can still be a part of it:   Only open to members of American Whitewater Members Joining or renewing your membership with AW gives you one chance to win Every $10 donation (by a current member) equals one chance to win (i.e. $100 = 10 chances)  

AW is asking you to make a special effort on a critically urgent matter. Certain members of the legislature and the administration are attempting to pass a combined water bill package through the legislature that will provide for a "water czar" and tens of billions of dollars in fees and bonds to construct a peripheral canal and more dams. We are very concerned as to the implications this may have on the delta.    So what to do?  There is a rally and press

The State Legislature has proposed amendments to Senate Bill SB 14 and AB 64 that would allow Hydropower to be imported from out-of-state sources (including Canada and Mexico), as well as change the mega-wattage RPS qualifications for existing Hydropower in both California and out-of-state sources from 30mw to 50mw.  Under existing conditions, California utilities are required to derive 20% of their power from renewable energy sources (Wind, Solar, and Hydro at 30mw or less).  Changing the mega-wattage standard wouldn’t create

Come see American Whitewater at this year’s Deerfield Fest July 25th in Charlemont, MA.   After 15 years, Deerfield Fest keeps gettting better! The fest will have no shortage of things to do and will feature vendors, food, boats, a silent auction, plus – and most importantly – the chance to begin or renew an AW membership! Not to mention all the proceeds of the event go towards funding American Whitewater’s river stewardship.   Check out the Deerfield Fest event