November 21, 2005
Regional Coordinators Regional Coordinators are our eyes and ears for emerging issues on rivers across the country.
Regional Coordinators Regional Coordinators are our eyes and ears for emerging issues on rivers across the country.
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
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.
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
American Whitewater Multimedia Resources Photo Archive Latest Full-Color Journals (members only) Historical Journal Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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American Whitewater Multimedia Resources Photo Archive Latest Full-Color Journals (members only) Historical Journal Archive
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
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!
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!
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
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
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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
The National Park Service has released their new plan for managing the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. The new plan will do away with the wait list over a period of several years and instate a lottery system in its place. The plan will allow significantly more private boating trips, but will reduce the total number of all trips on the river at any given time. American Whitewater staff and volunteers are still analyzing the new plan and hope to post