Help AW protect rivers here in the states and you could win a trip with Small World Adventures in Ecuador. Join or donate to be entered in the next drawing for a pair of sunglasses and the trip in Ecuador with Small World Adventures. Anyone who joins or renews their AW membership or donates at least $10 to support our river stewardship efforts will be entered in a raffle to a week long trip in Ecuador with Small
Great Falls, MD and VA – July 11-13th This summer, beat the heat with a refreshing cocktail of whitewater paddling at the 18th Annual Potomac Whitewater Festival. The spectacular race over Great Falls will make your heart rush as world-class paddlers venture down the rough waters of the mighty Potomac. The Festival will also bring together paddlers of all skill levels through a number of events such as on-water clinics, the classic attainment (paddling upstream against the clock) and
American Whitewater recently submitted testimony to the Water and Power Subcommittee, Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives for their Oversight Hearing on “Hydropower: Providing 75% of America’s Current Renewable Energy. Exploring its Role as a Continued Source of Clean, Renewable Energy for the Future”. We presented perspectives on behalf of the paddling community on the need for a more honest review of undeveloped hydropower potential. Past reviews have presented inflated values for future hydropower development in the U.S.
American Whitewater recently submitted testimony to the Water and Power Subcommittee, Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives for their Oversight Hearing on “Hydropower: Providing 75% of America’s Current Renewable Energy. Exploring its Role as a Continued Source of Clean, Renewable Energy for the Future”. We presented perspectives on behalf of the paddling community on the need for a more honest review of undeveloped hydropower potential. Past reviews have presented inflated values for future hydropower development in the U.S.
American Whitewater would like to recognize Sue and Dave Wester as our Volunteers of the Month. For many years Sue and Dave have been steadfast volunteers at both Sky Fest and Wenatchee Fest. While many volunteers have made these successful events, Sue and Dave have played key roles on organizing the behind the scenes details for each of these events. They have organized the raffles and auctions that have been the primary fundraisers at these events raising over
On June 23rd, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the The Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act (H.R. 2452). Currently there is no federal law requiring sewage operators to monitor for sewage releases or notify the public. American Whitewater was in Washington DC the week of June 16th to educate members of Congress on the importance of this issue to the whitewater paddling community. Whitewater paddlers have a particular interest in the issue given the fact that few people in
On June 23rd, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the The Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act (H.R. 2452). Currently there is no federal law requiring sewage operators to monitor for sewage releases or notify the public. American Whitewater was in Washington DC the week of June 16th to educate members of Congress on the importance of this issue to the whitewater paddling community. Whitewater paddlers have a particular interest in the issue given the fact that few people in
2008 Savage River Whitewater ReleasesIn efforts to further the access of great whitewater in Garrett County, the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) (with the help of many local organizations and businesses), is excited to help facilitate the 2008 Savage River Releases. Currently, the tentative release schedule is as follows: Sunday, July 6; Sunday, Aug 3; Sunday, Aug 31 The release schedule will be dependent on many factors including, but not limited to, weather and temperature of the lake. Please return
How much water is necessary to sustain kayaking and rafting on the Upper Colorado River? How do changes to flow in the Colorado River impact private kayakers and commercial rafters on our favorite stretches between Kremmling and Glenwood Springs, CO? American Whitewater is working with Federal, State, and local agencies in a collaborative process to protect the Outstandingly Remarkable recreational opportunities on sections of the Upper Colorado River managed by the US Bureau of Land Management. To ensure that recreation
2008 Savage River Whitewater ReleasesIn efforts to further the access of great whitewater in Garrett County, the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) (with the help of many local organizations and businesses), is excited to help facilitate the 2008 Savage River Releases. Currently, the tentative release schedule is as follows: Sunday, July 6; Sunday, Aug 3; Sunday, Aug 31 The release schedule is dependent on many factors including, but not limited to, weather and temperature of the lake. Please return to
Today the Sumter National Forest released their new proposal for management of the upper Chattooga River, and an environmental assessment of their alternatives. The proposal would essentially maintain their 32 year old boating ban. Specifically, it would allow boating on only a third of the upper Chattooga, on only 6 days (really 3), only in the winter, for only 4 groups. Other sections up and downstream remain totally banned. All other uses are allowed in unlimited numbers, all year,
Today the Sumter National Forest released their new proposal for management of the upper Chattooga River, and an environmental assessment of their alternatives. The proposal would essentially maintain their 32 year old boating ban. Specifically, it would allow boating on only a third of the upper Chattooga, on only 6 days (really 3), only in the winter, for only 4 groups. Other sections up and downstream remain totally banned. All other uses are allowed in unlimited numbers, all year,
PG&E and AW Partnership for Gauge Information is no longer operating as of 2013. PG&E is providing flow information to the public, either through CDEC or in a few instances through Dreamflows.com The information below is outdated and no longer true. —————————————— AW and PG&E have partnered to provide gauge information, access information and scheduled releases in one spot to recreational river users. You may access the gauge data by telephone by calling: 1-866-629-3925 AW-PG&E Flow Phone
PG&E and AW Partnership for Gauge Information is no longer operating as of 2013. PG&E is providing flow information to the public, either through CDEC or in a few instances through Dreamflows.com The information below is outdated and no longer true. —————————————— AW and PG&E have partnered to provide gauge information, access information and scheduled releases in one spot to recreational river users. You may access the gauge data by telephone by calling: 1-866-629-3925 AW-PG&E Flow Phone
The Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swiftwater Rescue honor outstanding achievement in the technical rescue discipline of swiftwater and flood rescue. They are not heroism awards, but rather recognize preparedness, teamwork, and a job well done, sometimes under extreme conditions, where training is vital to the success of rescue missions, as well as the safety of rescue personnel. The awards were established in 1993 by members of the Swiftwater Rescue Committee of the National Association for Search
The Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swiftwater Rescue honor outstanding achievement in the technical rescue discipline of swiftwater and flood rescue. They are not heroism awards, but rather recognize preparedness, teamwork, and a job well done, sometimes under extreme conditions, where training is vital to the success of rescue missions, as well as the safety of rescue personnel. The awards were established in 1993 by members of the Swiftwater Rescue Committee of the National Association for Search and
Earlier this month, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) sent a letter asking the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to prohibit boating on the Monguap River, except on scheduled boating release days. The letter stated “We are concerned that the Mongaup River will become just another "water park ride" seven days a week if boating is not restricted.” The UDC is a coalition of representatives of several towns and townships. Their letter states concerns that “more use will necessitate
Earlier this month, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) sent a letter asking the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to prohibit boating on the Monguap River, except on scheduled boating release days. The letter stated “We are concerned that the Mongaup River will become just another "water park ride" seven days a week if boating is not restricted.” The UDC is a coalition of representatives of several towns and townships. Their letter states concerns that “more use will necessitate
Sudden Death – Grief and Trauma Brochures Posted by: "Nancy J. Rigg" NJRigg(at)roadrunner.com on the SwiftwaterH20News site found on Yahoo.com The Higgins & Langley Memorial and Education Fund website now features a series of outstanding information brochures about sudden death grief and trauma. The brochures were produced by the Royal Hospitals Trauma Advisory Council in Ireland: Sudden Death – Grief and Trauma Brochureshttp://higginsandlangley.org/death_grief_information.shtml The brochures will no longer be available on that website, as the Trauma Advisory Council is closing in August.
The photo submission deadline for the 2009 American Whitewater Calendar is less than a month away! You have until July 18th to submit your photos to be featured in the 2009 calendar. The 2008 calendar was such a big hit we expect this year’s to be even more popular. That means your very own photo could be hanging on the walls of AW members and fans all over the country! WHO: Any and all photographers, from professionals to complete
The USFS has announced another 6-month delay in creating a new plan for managing recreation on the Wild and Scenic upper Chattooga River. The announcement came in a certified letter to AW, in response to a letter AW sent the Chief of the USFS requesting an update and swift equitable resolution of this protracted issue. In response to American Whitewater’s letter, the Washington Office simply stated that they have granted the Sumter National Forest additional time to
The USFS has announced another 6-month delay in creating a new plan for managing recreation on the Wild and Scenic upper Chattooga River. The announcement came in a certified letter to AW, in response to a letter AW sent the Chief of the USFS requesting an update and swift equitable resolution of this protracted issue. In response to American Whitewater’s letter, the Washington Office simply stated that they have granted the Sumter National Forest additional time to
American Whitewater is in Washington, DC today representing the paddling community as part of River Action Day. Several Wild and Scenic River bills are being considered that are of interest to the paddling community and we encourage you to take some time to speak up for your favorite rivers. With over 100 activists from across the country taking part in the event coordinated by our friends at American Rivers, this is a great opportunity to bring attention to protecting our
American Whitewater is in Washington, DC today representing the paddling community as part of River Action Day. Several Wild and Scenic River bills are being considered that are of interest to the paddling community and we encourage you to take some time to speak up for your favorite rivers. With over 100 activists from across the country taking part in the event coordinated by our friends at American Rivers, this is a great opportunity to bring attention to protecting our
