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Comments Needed For Upper North Fork Feather River

December 8, 2005

On November 10th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published their Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) For The Upper North Fork Feather River Project. This project is located in California on the North Fork of the Feather River just up stream of the Rock Creek and Cresta Reaches where whitewater releases have occurred over the last four years. The Belden Reach is a class III+ nine-mile run with ample access. American Whitewater worked to negotiate releases on this project in

What is your favorite river?

December 7, 2005

Length: 1000 – 2000 words Appearance: Each issue Concept: This column will highlight a section of river that may not have the fame of the well known paddling destinations. That’s it—very simple. For some writers, their favorite section will be a backyard creek, for others, a local play run—regardless, we want to know why you value this stretch of river. In most cases, we want to hear about runs that have a long season and are accessible to a majority of

New Grand Canyon Plan Meets Many Objectives

December 5, 2005

American Whitewater has reviewed the new plan for managing the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. We have pulled out relevant information from the National Park Service’s documents and will share that information below. In general, the new plan resolves many problems with the old plan, while making some changes that will negatively impact users. Shorter trips, and limiting users to one trip per year will certainly impact both commercial and noncommercial paddlers. With this being said, the new plan will phase out the

A Legacy for Mount Hood (OR)

December 3, 2005

Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Greg Walden have invited the public to help shape the future of two of Oregon’s most beloved icons–Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge–including some of the region’s finest wild rivers many of which are enjoyed by paddlers. The Congressmen are sponsoring a third Mount Hood Summit, and asking Oregonians to come tell them what they think about protecting the wild land and rivers surrounding the mountain and in the Columbia Gorge. More than 100 miles

Release Planned for Upper Sultan (WA)

December 2, 2005

The Snohomish PUD is planning a water release from Culmback Dam into the Upper Sultan River beginning Monday, December 12th and running for 2-4 days [as of 10/12 we know that releases will only occur on Monday and Tuesday due to low levels in the reservoir]. The release will be approximately 650 cfs. Although we do not have quantitative information on optimal flow ranges for this reach we believe this release will be somewhere between minimum and optimum flow level

Volunteer of the Month: Clay Wright

December 1, 2005

American Whitewater is proud to announce that Clay Wright is the volunteer of the month for December of 2005. Clay is being recognized for his efforts as a contributor to the American Whitewater Journal. For years Clay has shared his wealth of whitewater knowledge with us through his bi-monthly column “Clay’s Corner”. Clay’s infinite wisdom of safety, creeking, freestyle, and everything whitewater is why his column has become a favorite of many loyal journal readers. Clay has been a member

Chattooga Public Meeting Thursday, December 1st

November 28, 2005

The next meeting regarding the User Capacity Analysis on the Upper Chattooga River will be held on Thursday, December 1, beginning at 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 403 East Main Street, Walhalla, SC. Paddlers are encouraged to attend. Read the press release below for additional information regarding meeting format and goals. For more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/forest/projects/chatt.shtml To post to a USFS bulletin board: http://www.bulletinboards.com/v2.cfm?comcode=VCAUC The USFS Press release regarding the meetings can be read below. FROM THE USFS: Reminder: Third

Website Upgrades

November 23, 2005

We have just made a number of upgrades to American Whitewater’s website. There are several new features designed to optimize performance and minimize staff time required to maintain the website. RSS support. AW joins a host of news organizations, community website, and personal web logs in offering this service. You no longer have to check the AW site each day for updated news but can set up a news feed with an RSS reader. Move to Standards-Based HTML. This change

November 21, 2005

AW Board of Directors

November 21, 2005

Regional Coordinators Regional Coordinators are our eyes and ears for emerging issues on rivers across the country.

November 21, 2005

AW Board of Directors

NF Rogue Hydro Project, Public Comment Opportunity

November 21, 2005

On November 18th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published their Draft Environmental Assessment for PacifiCorp’s Prospect 1, 2, and 4 Hydroelectric Project (P-2630). This project is located in Oregon on the North Fork of the Rogue River and contains unique whitewater resources serving the southern Oregon boating community. We encourage members of the Oregon paddling community who have an interest in this project to review this document and taken advantage of the 45 day public comment period. AW will

November 21, 2005

Regional Coordinators Regional Coordinators are motivated volunteers who formally represent American Whitewater in efforts to meet our mission of river stewardship. RC’s act as watchdogs who share opportunities and threats on a specific river of interest or several rivers in their region with AW staff, the paddling community, and partner organizations.

November 18, 2005

Sign-up Your Club AW’s original purpose since 1954 has been to distribute information among its Affiliate Clubs. AW’s relationships with local club have provided the backbone for much of the river conservation and access work it accomplishes throughout the country. Over eighty-five clubs are now AW Club Affiliates and they are all doing great work on your behalf. If you don’t belong to a club, consider joining one of the organizations found on this page. Ten Reasons to Join AW

November 18, 2005

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November 18, 2005

American Whitewater members are granted access to special areas of the website, extra content and special offers. A standard membership is only $35 a year, supports river conservation, includes 6 issues of the American Whitewater Journal and other great member benefits. Sign-up Now! American Whitewater Online Member Benefits 10% Discount on AW Merchandise Full-Color Journals Online And Much More… Don’t forget all the other great benefits: 6 issues of American Whitewater 10% discount from NOC 40% off Kayak Session

November 18, 2005

Welcome to the historical American Whitewater Journal Archive. We are finishing the celebration of American Whitewater’s 50th Anniversary Year with the unveiling of this archive, an online version of the oldest continually published whitewater magazine, the American Whitewater Journal. Within the pages of this archive you will find the History of Whitewater. The evolution of the sport, from homemade fiberglass boats to today’s hi-tech designs, from before Glen Canyon Dam was built to the first Tallulah releases, and from backyard

November 18, 2005

American Whitewater Journal Join American Whitewater and receive the magazine written by and for whitewater paddlers. The AW Journal is the voice of whitewater paddling’s soul. Every issue is jam packed with stories of gripping first descents, conservation volunteers making the difference, and the information necessary to improve your safety skills. Join today, support whitewater river conservation and also receive the oldest continually published whitewater magazine in the world. Since May 1955. Published every 2 months. 84 pages. 16 page

November 18, 2005

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November 18, 2005

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