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White Salmon Riverfest and Symposium

Brought to you through the efforts of Wet Planet Whitewater and the Headwaters Institute, along with all our other donors and sponsors that make this event possible, this annual event will take place on Saturday May 30th. Check the festival website for additional information. The Headwaters Institute and its associated network of educators strive to be the premier provider of natural history, conservation, and interpretative trainings for professional guides and those who enjoy running rivers. The seminars encourage and promote

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Yuba and Canyon Creek Flow Study UPDATE (CA)

Boating Study Releases Planned for Middle Yuba SF Yuba and Canyon Creek   American Whitewater is partnering with Nevada Irrigation District (NID) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to identify a preferred range of whitewater boating flows on numerous reaches in the Yuba and Bear watersheds. Information obtained from surveys completed by boaters will help us identify flow preferences for whitewater boating. Flow preferences determined from boater surveys will be used to evaluate possible effects on whitewater boating from

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Calling Contributing Canoeists

American Whitewater has heard a lot of comments in the past year from avid canoeists who want their voices to be heard in our publication. Well, we’ve been listening. This year, our September/October issue will be devoted solely to C-boaters. Now here’s the important thing: we need your contribution to make this a successful issue. Send your stories and photos (please don’t forget the captions & credits) about and of whitewater canoeing. We don’t care if you’re young or old,

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Local Paddlers Maintain Upper Yough Access

On Friday, May 22nd a group of local paddlers got the Upper Yough Access area into top shape for the ’09 season. This facility, owned by the State of Maryland, has been maintained by American Whitewater volunteers for the last 8 years. We do the work and collect the money, saving paddlers and the State some serious money!   Friendsville paddler John Regan was the driving force behind the day’s work. He and his tractor spread 50 tons of gravel

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Membership Questions   Phone: 1-866-BOAT-4-AW (1-866-262-8429) Email: info@americanwhitewater.org   Executive Office   Phone: 828-586-1930 Mailing: P.O. Box 1540 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Fax: 828-586-2840 Deliveries: 629 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779

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Membership Questions   Phone: 1-866-BOAT-4-AW (1-866-262-8429) Email: info@americanwhitewater.org   Executive Office   Phone: 828-586-1930 Mailing: P.O. Box 1540 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Fax: 828-586-2840 Deliveries: 629 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779

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Web Site Updates

American Whitewater has released an updated website! This is the first release of the new website since February of last year. There are hundreds of updates, new features, and several bug fixes as well. Please excuse us over the next couple days as we tweak our website settings for optimal performance. The biggest changes on the new site are the new join and donate functionality, the better river summary information, expanded state listings, better flow information, historical flows, better personal

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Regional Watershed Supply Project – Update

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced the scoping comment period has been extended to July 27, 2009 and two additional scoping meetings will be conducted. Additional scoping meetings have been scheduled in both Grand Junction and Craig, Colorado at the following locations and times: June 10, 2009                     6:30pm to 9pm                    601 Yampa AveCraig, CO                June 11, 2009                      Mesa County Fairgrounds6:30pm to 9pm                    2785 US Hwy 50Grand Junction, CO Previous scoping meetings were held:April 14, 2009 – Green River, WYApril 15, 2009 – Vernal,

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2009 Golden Community Rodeo Series (CO)

The Golden Community Rodeo will embark on its 7th annual whitewater kayak rodeo series in the summer of 2009. ·    Events at Clear Creek Whitewater Park in down town Golden at 5:30 p.m·    Events are every Wednesday: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10·    Open to all paddlers of all skill levels·    Categories include Sport, Intermediate, and Experts·    Each event offers prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category·    Come have some fun, everyone is welcome and

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2009 Summer Membership Drive

Join, Renew or make a donation to AW this Summer, and you could win big! This summer, everyone who joins AW or makes a $10 or more donation between May 1 – October 1 will be entered into a nation-wide raffle to win some great prizes. Monthly drawings will be held for prizes from Immersion Research, Kayak Session, Keen, LVM, Smith Optics and Yakima. On October 15th we will be announcing the winners of not one but two grand prizes

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2009 Schedule of Whitewater Flow Releases on the Black River (WI)

Hatfield Hydro has released its 2009 schedule of whitewater flow releases on the Black River.   Where: Original river channel about 2.5 miles upstream from North American Hydro’s Hatfield Hydro Project on the Black River. A spillway gate will be opened so peak flows occur at the Highway K bridge area.   When: Whitewater flow releases this year will occur between 11:00 and 2:00 on Saturdays May 30th, June 20th, and September 12th.  In addition, if there is enough water July 11th and August 8th,

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May/June Issue of AW Journal is available online!

This issue features articles on Family paddling:   *     Family Equals Paddling *     One Family’s Approach *     Boating with Munchkins *     Family Paddling *     Dad’s Perspective: Hunker Down! *     Mom’s Perspective: Family and Whitewater: A Beautiful Balance *     Class II Will Do (In order to read the online version, you must be registered with the AW website and have your membership account associated with your website user account) Get your journal online and save AW money! The online journal includes

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A Cleaner French Broad River

The 2009 French Broad River Cleanup was a huge success. Over 30 individuals removed a mountain of trash from the French Broad River on May 1st. Included in that mountain were over a dozen tires, 35 bags of trash, 3 buckets of glass, one highway barrel and hundreds of sporting balls (tennis balls, basketballs, baseballs, footballs).  A special thanks goes out to those who helped in the cleanup and our partners; Nantahala Outdoor Center, RiverLink and KEEN. Mark your calendars

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Join AW at PaddleFest ’09

Whitewater enthusiasts will descend onto the historic town of Buena Vista on the Upper Arkansas River May 22-25th, 2009 for a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer whitewater boating season.  Buena Vista-based Colorado Kayak Supply is coordinating an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Kayakers from beginners to aspiring competitors can rub elbows with paddling manufacturers, top pro kayakers, and other industry pros during a weekend chock full

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Boating Study Releases TENTATIVELY planned South Yuba and Canyon Creek

Boater input is very important to this process.  Please help us, yourself, and your friends by filling out a survey if you paddle any of the reaches noted below.  The survey is located at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB227LJ27QED4   The following study releases are being TENTATIVELY planned for Friday, May 8th; Saturday, May 9th; and Sunday, May 10th.  This information will be updated on Monday, May 4th.     Planned Releases Reservoir                   Release          Reach(es) Affected Bowman                       250 cfs           – Canyon Creek from

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The 24th Annual Green River (WA) Cleanup is Set For May 2, 2009!

The biggest, oldest, best river cleanup in Washington State needs your help to make this year’s Green River Cleanup the best ever.   The Green River Cleanup is organized by primary sponsors Washington Recreational River Runners (WRRR) and Friends of the Green River (FOG).  Other sponsors include: Middle Green River Coalition, Washington Kayak Club, Paddle Trails Canoe Club, University Kayak Club, Mountaineers, BEWET, American Whitewater, Sierra Club, Green-Duwamish Watershed Alliance and Washington State Parks, King County, and more.   BOATERS:

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AW addresses Local Alternative to Wild & Scenic River Management

In 2007, the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released it’s report on the eligibility of rivers in the Upper Colorado River basin for Wild and Scenic River designation.  In response to potential federal protection for Colorado’s headwater rivers, and the impact Wild and Scenic River management might have on the ability of the State to develop new water projects, various state agencies, local governments, and water providers came together in a collaborative effort to propose a local alternative to

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Slim Ray’s River Rescue Back In Print

River Rescue is back in print! The 4th edition of Slim Ray’s authoritative reference for  whitewater paddlers is better than ever. There’s lots of new material in its 292 fact-filled pages. Here’s where you can find the tools and techniques you’ll need to deal with any emergency. The book covers self-rescue and rescue of others by hand, boat, rope, and  more It includes sections on leadership, teamwork, patient care, evacuation, and more. You’ll see new photos and first-hand accounts of

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The 2009 Women’s Issue Needs You

American Whitewater wants to hear your stories about–and by–Women in Whitewater. No matter how often, how difficult, or even how you enjoy whitewater, we want to hear from you. No story is too long, no topic is off limits (yet). With your contributions, we’ll make this the best Womens Issue we’ve ever had!    Please send text and photos (don’t forget captions and credits!) to editor@americanwhitewater.org before May 5th. You can e-mail us if you have any questions about how

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3rd Annual South Platte Clean-up – Colorado

                To utilize the shuttle: show up at Grant Frontier Park before 9:00 as registration begins and unload your boats and bikes. Please be quick about unloading here as space is limited. Then drive to City of Cuernavaca park, where you can leave your vehicle and catch the Outward Bound bus back to the put-in. Grant Frontier Park is located just south of Evans on South Platte River Drive East at 2190 S

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New Dam Proposed on Tyger River Tributary (SC)

South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has requested public comment regarding a proposed dam on Ferguson Creek, an important tributary to the South Tyger River and popular Tyger River whitewater runs.  DHEC has issued conflicting deadlines for responses (April 13 and April 15), neither of which is consistent with its 30 day policy from the date of public notice–March 31 in the Greenville News.  Please consider writing a letter to DHEC similar to the below asking them

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