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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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
With nearly 20 bands over 2 stages, a down river raft race, mountain bike event and even a kids village – all along the banks of the French Broad River – this is surely an event you won’t want to miss. Plus, if you get your tickets online in advance you can save yourself a few bucks off ticket prices at the gate. You can even come early on Friday and help AW out with a river cleanup on the
FERC Approves New Flows For the Cresta Reach After several years of intense debate, negotiation and collaboration, the Cresta reach will see boatable flows again this year. The flow release will be a single pulse that will increase base flows starting on May 1st and continuing through July in a normal water year and through June in a dry year. Flows will begin at 750 to 800 cfs and gradually ramp down to 400 cfs at the end of June
It is time once again for the Whitewater Release at Brookfield’s Schaghticoke Development on the Hoosic River (Schaghticoke, NY). The release alternates each year between a Wednesday release and a Saturday release following April 15, and the release in 2009 is to occur on the Saturday schedule (i.e., from 1 – 4PM). The release requires that adequate flows be available in the Hoosic River (i.e., > 1,200), so as not to result in excessive drawdown of the Schaghticoke impoundment. Flows in
By this time many paddlers are well aware that there will be no spring scheduled whitewater release on Vermont’s West River for the first time in decades. For over four decades the spring West River releases have drawn over 1000 whitewater paddlers from around the region to Jamaica State Park to experience the rivers moderate rapids and scenic gorge. The spring recreational releases had a proven and significant economic benefit to the region. Paddlers are encouraged to keep an
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