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The Midwest is not particularly well known for the caliber of whitewater; however, there are hundreds of gems scattered around the region and every state boasts at least one whitewater prize. Recent Successes Volunteers secured a public access point for the popular play spot at Hidalgo Falls, Texas. Saved several streamgages from termination due to lack of funding in Oklahoma. Acquired a public access take-out on the Elkhorn River, KY. Helped secure releases and access on the Russell Fork, KY/VA.

American Whitewater’s conservation program focuses on dam relicensing and continued protection of key watersheds on public land. American Whitewater is a founding member and current Steering Committee member of the California Hydropower Reform Coalition. American Whitewater has participated in the relicensing of 22 hydro projects throughout the state. Our goals are to secure annually scheduled whitewater releases, access improvements, real time flow information and improved instream flows for river ecological purposes. Recent Successes Annual schedule of whitewater flows negotiated on

American Whitewater has an active program in the Pacific Northwest. Our regional conservation program features a focus on dam relicensing and continued protection of key watersheds on public land. While we are lucky that many of our rivers flow through public land we are not without access issues. The Skykomish remains one of our top ten access issues. Recent Successes Public access on the White Salmon (BZ access now in public ownership) Opening of North Fork Umpqua after a closure

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Support AW and Enjoy 20 Years Of Reggae American Whitewater has teamed up with EarthBeat Records to offer our supporters a wonderful gift. Until December 31st, 2003, if you join AW as an Ender Club Member ($100), we’re offering you a FREE 20th Anniversary CD from the most revered reggae festival in the world ‘Reggae on The River.’ The CD is a compilation of songs gathered from 20 years of performances. Hear music from the CD In addition to the

Past Successes:American Whitewater has been working for river enthusiasts in the Northeast for decades, with our results being flow and access to many rivers that were for years dry and/or inaccessible. With partner organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club, Kayak and Canoe Club of New York and New England F.L.O.W., AW volunteers are responsible for having created (previously dry) rivers that run on dozens of days per year: Penobscot River (ME)Kennebec River (ME) Deerfield River (MA) Black River (NY) Salmon River (NY)

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DONATE YOUR USED BOATS TO AW Donate your boat to one of our boat donation centers below, write off the value for Uncle Sam, and AW receives the proceeds* of the sale! BOAT DONATION CENTERS Store Address City State Zip Phone Southern Trails 157 E. Magnolia Ave. Auburn AL 36830 334.821.6249 CA Canoe & Kayak 409 Water St. Jack London Square Oakland CA 94607 510.893.7833 California Canoe & Kayak 12401 Folsom Blvd. #205 Ranch Cordova CA 95742 916.353.1880 Sierra South

PURCHASE GIFTS THROUGH AW’s BUSINESS AFFILIATESMake sure you start shopping through our links below to automatically give AW a commission from your purchase. Affiliates will donate 5-15% of the sale to AW. You will make a difference! Find anything from books to electronics to toys to music. Amazon’s products include books, electronics, toys & games, music, health & beauty, DVDs and videos, software, kitchen & housewares, tools & hardware, computers, cameras, video games, baby products, cell phones and more. Barnes

GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP!Simply fill-out our online membership form with your friend’s shipping address and your billing address, and we’ll take care of the rest!When you give your friend an AW gift membership, they become part of the only organization working full time to protect our country’s whitewater rivers. As an AW member, your friend will also receive a one-year subscription to American Whitewater, the premier whitewater journal, and full AW member benefits. TREAT YOURSELF TO A MEMBERSHIP RENEWALDon’t

AW Stocking Stuffers Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer?  AW can help you stock that stocking and at the same time you can feel good about protecting your whitewater rivers.  AW has come out with its first line of gift items perfect for the whitewater and outdoor enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list!  These items are now available at some of your favorite outdoor retailers.Rutabaga   Madison, WIRiversport   Confluence, PAIdaho River Sports   Boise, IDCalifornia Canoe & Kayak   Oakland & Rancho Cordova CAConfluence

Want to shop in the convenience of your own home and support a good cause at the same time? Do your online shopping with American Whitewater! #1 – Purchase merchandise directly from AW Find AW T-shirts, hats and mouse pads #2 – Give the gift of membership Buy a membership for someone else and you will be entered in the Paddle Ecuador Contest! #3 – Purchase gifts through AW’s business affiliates Find anything from books to electronics to toys to

The West may be known for its wide open spaces, yet boaters also recognize that many of the continent’s mightiest rivers have their headwaters in this region, including the Colorado River and Salmon. Given the strict water law in these states, it’s a wonder that the public is left any water to recreate on and the fish any water habitat to breed. Yet, with our focus on conservation and access, we are trying to protect the environment, rivers, and water

AW 2003-04 WISH LISTIf you or your company have extras under your roof and can benefit from donating goods or services, contact AW! What may be past its usefulness to you may suit our growing needs perfectly! Contact our jolly, not-so-old St. Nick at AW: nick@amwhitewater.org. Please tell us what you would like to donate and how you will be able to deliver or ship it to one of our offices. Nick will provide an acknowledgement upon receipt!Office Equipment and

Thanks to support from Graham County Travel and Tourism and Tapoco Lodge the fund raising event and party on Saturday April 8th was a huge success. Graham County was a partner in the event and provided the band. Tapoco Lodge was our host for the evening and hosted us in fine southern style. Water for the weekend was an outcome of our five year negotiation process. The following Cheoah releases are scheduled for the rest of the year: April 15

American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.