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AW Studies Recreational Water Needs for Colorado River

July 2, 2008

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

Savage River Releases Announced

July 2, 2008

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

USFS Chattooga River Proposal Released

July 2, 2008

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,

USFS Chattooga River Proposal Released

July 2, 2008

PG&E Flows

June 30, 2008

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information to the public, either through CDEC or in a few instances through Dreamflows.com The information below is outdated and no longer true.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 Flows

June 30, 2008

Sudden Death, Grief, and Trauma Info on the Web

June 29, 2008

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

June 28, 2008

Upper Delaware Council Seeks to Limit Mongaup Boating (NY)

June 27, 2008

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

Upper Delaware Council Seeks to Limit Mongaup Boating (NY)

June 27, 2008

Coping with Sudden Death, Grief, & Trauma

June 26, 2008

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.

2009 Calendar Photo Submissions

June 26, 2008

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

USFS Announces More Chattooga Delays (Again)

June 26, 2008

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

USFS Announces More Chattooga Delays (Again)

June 26, 2008

Take Action for Rivers

June 18, 2008

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

Take Action for Rivers

June 18, 2008

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June 16, 2008

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Rogue River Declared Navigable

June 13, 2008

Oregon’s Department of State Land has just issued a final ruling and determined that the Rogue River from RM 68.5 to 157.5 (Grave Creek to Lost Creek Dam) in Josephine and Jackson Counties (where the river flows through the towns of Grants Pass, Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Shady Cove) is indeed navigable. This is the section of the Rogue upstream of the popular Wild and Scenic multiday trip but it includes reaches that are popular for whitewater day trips.

Rogue River Declared Navigable

June 13, 2008

Wenatchee River Festival 2008

June 12, 2008

There’s still snow in the mountains and flows have been great all spring as boaters from across Washington state gear up to host the Wenatchee River Festival on one of the region’s premiere whitewater rivers. Boaters from across the Pacific Northwest will all converge on the town of Cashmere this weekend for a great weekend of fun and activities on the water. Friday evening starts out with the AW stewardship roundtable at 6 pm. This will be an opportunity for

Wenatchee River Festival 2008

June 12, 2008

3rd hearing scheduled for Colorado’s NISP

June 9, 2008

In addition to the set of public hearings already scheduled for June 17th and 19th, the US Army Corps of Engineers has announced an additional public hearing to be held MONDAY, JUNE 16th in Fort Collins at the Hilton Fort Collins. An Open House will be held at 4:00 pm to allow the public opportunity to review information associated with the Draft EIS, and to ask questions concerning the document. There will not be a formal presentation on the

3rd hearing scheduled for Colorado’s NISP

June 9, 2008

River Access At Risk – Do Your Part

June 6, 2008

Rejoice, boating season is in full swing! Unless you live in the southern appalachians, rivers are flowing at great levels across the nation. For many of us it has been a long winter and the paddling community is brimming with enthusiasm. Unfortunately this enthusiasm can cause problems if it is not saved for the river. AW has been getting reports of river access closures and threats of access closures in several locations around the nation – because of paddlers driving

Rivercane on the Cheoah

June 6, 2008

American Whitewater recently received a grant which provides an opportunity to explore the reintroduction of rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea) to the Cheoah River. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s 21st Century Community program, Western Regional Office, proposed the project and obtained the grant in their efforts to develop a sustainable economy for Graham County. This grant was provided by Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources which is a Cherokee Preservation Foundation program ultimately funded by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian.