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American Whitewater and the Academy of Huge Experiences announce a $5,000 Academic Scholarship to the author of the best original composition describing a remarkable river experience. Have you ever thought of attending Huge Experiences, the best high school for kayakers in the world?   Want to go to Chile and New Zealand and paddle amazing rivers in the afternoon after school?  Have you had a remarkable experience on the river that you want to write about?  If so, here’s an opportunity to

American Whitewater and the Academy of Huge Experiences announce a $5,000 Academic Scholarship to the author of the best original composition describing a remarkable river experience. Have you ever thought of attending Huge Experiences, the best high school for kayakers in the world?   Want to go to Chile and New Zealand and paddle amazing rivers in the afternoon after school?  Have you had a remarkable experience on the river that you want to write about?  If so, here’s an opportunity to

American Whitewater’s Deerfield River Festival July 29th – 31st Charlemont, MA (in the field across from Zoar Outdoor)  Admission: $5.00 for AW members / $8.00 for potential-members  American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place on the Deerfield in 1993.  The event focuses on bringing people to Charlemont, MA to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds for AW. The main activities take

American Whitewater’s Deerfield River Festival July 29th – 31st Charlemont, MA (in the field across from Zoar Outdoor)  Admission: $5.00 for AW members / $8.00 for potential-members  American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place on the Deerfield in 1993.  The event focuses on bringing people to Charlemont, MA to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds for AW. The main activities take

Paddling clubs…send your members to AW to renew, or join for the first time, and we will help you enjoy the fruits of your labor!From now until September 30 (AW’s Gauley Fest), paddling club members using their AW Club Code save $10 on an annual AW membership, and put their paddling club on track to earn a free annual Club Affiliate membership ($75 savings).Members of clubs can check with their officers to learn their club’s appropriate AW Club Discount Code.  Be sure and use this code on your

Paddling clubs…send your members to AW to renew, or join for the first time, and we will help you enjoy the fruits of your labor!From now until September 30 (AW’s Gauley Fest), paddling club members using their AW Club Code save $10 on an annual AW membership, and put their paddling club on track to earn a free annual Club Affiliate membership ($75 savings).Members of clubs can check with their officers to learn their club’s appropriate AW Club Discount Code.  Be sure and use this code on your

NOTICE:  These flow studies are open to the paddling public capable of comfortably paddling class IV creeks. WEST ROSEBUD FLOW STUDY        Paddlers wishing to participate in the flow study on Montana’s West Rosebud Creek should be at the Pine Grove Picnic Area located along the creek no later than 10am on this saturday morning (July 9th).  Paddlers will have the opportunity to paddle 2 flows on saturday, a lower flow followed by a higher flow.  An additional flow may be provided on Sunday

NOTICE:  These flow studies are open to the paddling public capable of comfortably paddling class IV creeks. WEST ROSEBUD FLOW STUDY        Paddlers wishing to participate in the flow study on Montana’s West Rosebud Creek should be at the Pine Grove Picnic Area located along the creek no later than 10am on this saturday morning (July 9th).  Paddlers will have the opportunity to paddle 2 flows on saturday, a lower flow followed by a higher flow.  An additional flow may be provided on Sunday

American Whitewater is currently developing a stewardship-based approach to our mission to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. As paddlers our work is not done when we open a new access or sign an important conservation agreement””protecting our interests and those of the rivers that inspire and fulfill us requires a commitment to stewardship that is ongoing. Eric and Tina Myren have demonstrated this new ethic and for that we recognize them

American Whitewater is currently developing a stewardship-based approach to our mission to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. As paddlers our work is not done when we open a new access or sign an important conservation agreement””protecting our interests and those of the rivers that inspire and fulfill us requires a commitment to stewardship that is ongoing. Eric and Tina Myren have demonstrated this new ethic and for that we recognize them

American Whitewater has entered into a public-private partnership with Western Carolina University. The new AW office space is located within the Center for Regional Development at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, NC about 50 minutes to the west of Asheville. The Center for Regional Development (CRD) is a university research and public service center that drives regional economic development; conducts public policy analysis and applied research; and, administers public service projects on economic and community capacity building, government training,

American Whitewater has entered into a public-private partnership with Western Carolina University. The new AW office space is located within the Center for Regional Development at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, NC about 50 minutes to the west of Asheville. The Center for Regional Development (CRD) is a university research and public service center that drives regional economic development; conducts public policy analysis and applied research; and, administers public service projects on economic and community capacity building, government training,

Mark your calendar. . .July 6th begins the second year of releases in the Wild Mile on Montana’s Swan River in Bigfork.  Whitewater releases will occur each Wednesday from 5 PM to 9 PM, July 6th to August 31st.  Releases are contingent on project inflows equal to or greater than 800 cfs at noon the day of the release.  (See Below) Be sure to tell your friends about the whitewater releases and encourage them to join and support American Whitewater.  Free beer will be

Mark your calendar. . .July 6th begins the second year of releases in the Wild Mile on Montana’s Swan River in Bigfork.  Whitewater releases will occur each Wednesday from 5 PM to 9 PM, July 6th to August 31st.  Releases are contingent on project inflows equal to or greater than 800 cfs at noon the day of the release.  (See Below) Be sure to tell your friends about the whitewater releases and encourage them to join and support American Whitewater.  Free beer will be

Earlier this week the Oregon State Land Board declared the John Day River a state-owned navigable waterway (from Kimberly at river mile184 to Tumwater Falls at river mile 10). With this decision the Land Board concluded that the public owns the beds and banks up to the ordinary high water mark (see full report). Secretary of State Bill Bradbury and Governor Ted Kulongoski both supported the determination but acknowledged a need for a broader statewide solution. Treasurer Randall Edwards abstained

Earlier this week the Oregon State Land Board declared the John Day River a state-owned navigable waterway (from Kimberly at river mile184 to Tumwater Falls at river mile 10). With this decision the Land Board concluded that the public owns the beds and banks up to the ordinary high water mark (see full report). Secretary of State Bill Bradbury and Governor Ted Kulongoski both supported the determination but acknowledged a need for a broader statewide solution. Treasurer Randall Edwards abstained

This is the competition folks, 9 year old Lauren Burress wants to win the Jackson Kayak.  Lauren just sent in her first five memberships (she promises that this is just the beginning) for the Jackson Kayak 05 AW Membership Drive for Kids.  Now that school is getting out all around the country kids, and teens everywhere should take part in this great contest. Here is the info:American Whitewater and Jackson Kayak are pleased to announce the Jackson Kayak 2005 AW Membership Drive for