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Work on the repair and upgrade of the Cheat River Access at Jenkinsburg begins today. The contractor, Allenwood Construction of Clarksburg, WV, is a subsidiary of J.F. Allen, one of the largest highway contractors in the state. They expect the construction to be completed in two weeks if favorable weather conditions continue. This site, which has suffered through decades of overuse and malicious behavior, was recently purchased by Mountain Streams and Trails outfitters of Morgantown, WV. The site is important

The Land Resources Corporation has brought their proposed massive development back to Fayette County officials for approval – with significant modifications.  The LRC’s previous proposal to build 2200 homes on and near the rim of the New River Gorge drew intense opposition from paddlers and many other river enthusiasts from across the country.  Now, the LRC has modified their proposal to meet some of the public concerns raised.  The new proposal for the development promises to not develop the lands within

The Land Resources Corporation has brought their proposed massive development back to Fayette County officials for approval – with significant modifications.  The LRC’s previous proposal to build 2200 homes on and near the rim of the New River Gorge drew intense opposition from paddlers and many other river enthusiasts from across the country.  Now, the LRC has modified their proposal to meet some of the public concerns raised.  The new proposal for the development promises to not develop the lands within

GAULEY RIVER ACCESS REOPENED FOR FALL WHITEWATER SEASON FAYETTEVILLE, WV: The West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the national conservation organization, American Whitewater, have been notified by the owners of some of the most popular river access sites in the Gauley River National Recreation Area that those areas will again be available for use by private kayakers and canoeists during the upcoming fall whitewater season. This accommodation by the property owners will avert what could have been a chaotic situation for

The Bureau of Reclamation is accepting public comments on the reoperation of the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead.  Lake Powell in particular has long been the focus of fierce opposition from environmental groups and paddlers alike.  The dam covers a vast reach of the colorado river and its slot canyon tribs with Lake Powell, and has significant impacts on the Grand Canyon such as elimination of peak flows, significant cooling of the water, and reduction of natural

GAULEY RIVER ACCESS REOPENED FOR FALL WHITEWATER SEASON FAYETTEVILLE, WV: The West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the national conservation organization, American Whitewater, have been notified by the owners of some of the most popular river access sites in the Gauley River National Recreation Area that those areas will again be available for use by private kayakers and canoeists during the upcoming fall whitewater season. This accommodation by the property owners will avert what could have been a chaotic situation for

The Bureau of Reclamation is accepting public comments on the reoperation of the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead.  Lake Powell in particular has long been the focus of fierce opposition from environmental groups and paddlers alike.  The dam covers a vast reach of the colorado river and its slot canyon tribs with Lake Powell, and has significant impacts on the Grand Canyon such as elimination of peak flows, significant cooling of the water, and reduction of natural

The Lock 32 Whitewater Course is having a festival on Saturday, August 13.  There is a $15 entrance fee, which includes access to the course, free instruction and entrance in the events.  The course opens at 10 am.The Genesee Waterways Center runs the park and teaches kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sculling, etc.  We also provide an opportunity for inner city kids and the disabled to get on the water.  This park is an artificial course off of the Erie Canal.  Since

The Lock 32 Whitewater Course hosts a festival on Saturday, August 13.  There is a $15 entrance fee, which includes access to the course, free instruction and entrance in the events.  The course opens at 10 am.The Genesee Waterways Center runs the park and teaches kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sculling, etc.  The park also provides an opportunity for inner city kids and the disabled to get on the water.  The park is an artificial course off of the Erie Canal.  It

The Lock 32 Whitewater Course hosts a festival on Saturday, August 13.  There is a $15 entrance fee, which includes access to the course, free instruction and entrance in the events.  The course opens at 10 am.The Genesee Waterways Center runs the park and teaches kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sculling, etc.  The park also provides an opportunity for inner city kids and the disabled to get on the water.  The park is an artificial course off of the Erie Canal.  It

SEVENTH ANNUAL AMERICAN WHITEWATER OHIOPYLE OVER THE FALLS FESTIVALOhiopyle, Pa. – American Whitewater, the Pennsylvania Organization For Watersheds & Rivers, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources announces that the seventh Annual American Whitewater Ohiopyle Over The Falls Festival will be held August 27-28, 2005. Whitewater paddlers nationwide will gather there to race over the spectacular eighteen-foot waterfall in the picturesque mountain village of Ohiopyle. Spectators are invited to watch paddlers sprint and cartwheel, end-over-end, off the waterfall.

Over the past several months Representative Brian Baird and Senator Maria Cantwell worked hard to successfully move the Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act through Congress. Their legislation, which adds 20 miles of river to the Wild and Scenic River system within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, was signed into law yesterday by the President. In 1997 the Forest Service released the “Upper White Salmon River Wild and Scenic River Study Report and Final Legislative Environmental Impact Statement”.

The time has finally come to enjoy the Cheoah River!American Whitewater is proud to announce the dates of the 2005 and 2006 Cheoah River Release Schedule.  The specific 2006 dates are still somewhat tentative, and will be confirmed at a meeting in October.  The release dates are as follows, and the releases last all day, roughly 9-5:Date of ReleaseDay 1 FlowDay 2 FlowSeptember 17, 20051000NoneOctober 1, 20051000NoneNovember 2, 20051000None February 8 & 9, 2006 1000600March 21, 22, 2006 1000600April 1 & 2, 2006 1000850April

  Weekly update July 27th, 2005 Deerfield River FestivalAmerican Whitewater’s Deerfield RiverfestSaturday, July 30th, 2005 The Deerfield Riverfest will begin at 2:00pm on July 30th in the large field across the street from Zoar Outdoor on Route 2, Charlemont, Massachusetts. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities, showcase whitewater paddlesport and raise funds and membership for American Whitewater. The festival is an afternoon/evening event providing entertainment for both paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts

  Weekly update July 27th, 2005 Deerfield River FestivalAmerican Whitewater’s Deerfield RiverfestSaturday, July 30th, 2005 The Deerfield Riverfest will begin at 2:00pm on July 30th in the large field across the street from Zoar Outdoor on Route 2, Charlemont, Massachusetts. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities, showcase whitewater paddlesport and raise funds and membership for American Whitewater. The festival is an afternoon/evening event providing entertainment for both paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts

A controversial land swap is being planned for Colorado’s Blue River, a tributary that enters the Colorado River just above Gore Canyon.  Under the proposal, a large protion of the publicly owned Blue River would become privately owned.  We encourage concerned paddlers to contact the BLM to learn more, or to attend several meetings planned in early August.  AW will be reviewing the situation and filing comments, and we encourage all Blue River paddlers to do the same.  An open house

Gauley Festival, the nations largest gathering of paddlers and AW’s largest fundraiser, only happens because of the efforts of hundreds of volunteers. This year we need a few individuals to step forward and help run some critical areas for the festival. Here are some vital positions needed at this years festival:Front Gate Team Leader:The front gate leader is responsible for the smooth running of entrance to the festival, organizing volunteers to collect entrance fees, camping fees, and pass out information

Background The Cuyahoga River played a pivotal role in the birth of the nation’s river conservation movement. The river experienced several fires throughout the 20th century that were fueled by industrial pollution, but it was the 1969 fire that focused national attention on the problems of water pollution affecting our rivers. Groundbreaking legislation soon followed including the Clean Water Act. For its role in the environmental movement, the Cuyahoga River was designated an American National Heritage River in 1998. The

A controversial land swap is being planned for Colorado’s Blue River, a tributary that enters the Colorado River just above Gore Canyon.  Under the proposal, a large protion of the publicly owned Blue River would become privately owned.  We encourage concerned paddlers to contact the BLM to learn more, or to attend several meetings planned in early August.  AW will be reviewing the situation and filing comments, and we encourage all Blue River paddlers to do the same.  An open house

Gauley Festival, the nations largest gathering of paddlers and AW’s largest fundraiser, only happens because of the efforts of hundreds of volunteers. This year we need a few individuals to step forward and help run some critical areas for the festival. Here are some vital positions needed at this years festival:Front Gate Team Leader:The front gate leader is responsible for the smooth running of entrance to the festival, organizing volunteers to collect entrance fees, camping fees, and pass out information