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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

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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

American Whitewater Multimedia Resources Photo Archive Latest Full-Color Journals (members only) Historical Journal Archive

November 18, 2005

American Whitewater is proud to offer this online library of our AW Journals dating back over 50 years, as well as a massive archive of user-contributed paddling photographs from around the country. Enjoy exploring paddling’s history, viewing photos of incredible whitewater rivers, or sharing your own photos with the paddling community!

November 18, 2005

Holiday gifts for your paddling friends

November 18, 2005

Not sure what to give your paddling friends this holdiay season? AW can help! American Whitewater has just the gifts for your paddling friends or loved ones. Here are just a few ideas: Water, Rivers, AccessThere is only one way to make sure your rivers are protected…a membership with American Whitewater. This makes the perfect gift for any whitewater paddler. For as little as $35, you can give your friend the ease of mind that they support American Whitewater’s national

November 14, 2005

River Stewardship Toolkit A cornerstone of our outreach and education program designed to empower our volunteers is our Stewardship Toolkit, an on-line resource built on a decade of AW institutional knowledge in conservation, access, and safety issues. Each link below is a chapter containing a wealth of information. These topics are constantly being updated and we invite additional contributions. Introduction Regulated Rivers Protecting Rivers : Using State and Federal Regulations Collaborations, Coalitions and Negotiations Paddler’s Footprint River Access Program Boater