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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

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

At a West Virginia Tourism Commission meeting on July 23, Betty Carver, Tourism Commissioner, announced that the State’s Tourism Division will provide gravel for Woods Ferry Road improvements. This assistance from the state helps to secure mid-river access for this Gauley season. American Whitewater requested that the Gauley access issue be placed on the Commission meeting agenda. The WV Tourism Division took a clear leadership role and engaged the Governor’s Office with a request for mid-river access assistance. These actions

At a West Virginia Tourism Commission meeting on July 23, Betty Carver, Tourism Commissioner, announced that the State’s Tourism Division will provide gravel for Woods Ferry Road improvements. This assistance from the state helps to secure mid-river access for this Gauley season. American Whitewater requested that the Gauley access issue be placed on the Commission meeting agenda. The WV Tourism Division took a clear leadership role and engaged the Governor’s Office with a request for mid-river access assistance. These actions

    Weekly update July 21st, 2005The Northeast Flow Forecast is a new test feature we would like to add and expand to other regions of the country.  For now the following information will only be posted for the northeast region on a weekly basis.  Look for this feature to be updated by Thursday of each week.  Scheduled releases, events, and weather links are the main focus of this weekly almanac.  Please send comments or suggestions to mwlcrx@yahoo.com.           Scheduled

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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