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May 26, in Asheville, NC, AW is hosting an event with the Asheville Affiliates to raise money for our River Stewardship work program.  Numerous community partners have pitched in to support us.  From Grove Park Inn and Resort spa passes, to rafting on rivers across the Southeast, to a day at the Biltmore Estate, we will be raffling and auctioning many, many fabulous items.  We are referring to this list as the “Relaxation to Adventure List.”   Many of you won’t

Local affiliate club Washington Recreational River Runners, King County, and AW will be coordinating a volunteer event as part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s annual Day in the Greenway, a day of volunteer activities along the I-90 corridor. The specific project of interest to whitewater paddlers will be at the property recently purchased by King County as public open space just outside North Bend near the current access at Tanner Road. We will be doing stewardship work to remove

Local affiliate club Washington Recreational River Runners, King County, and AW will be coordinating a volunteer event as part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s annual Day in the Greenway, a day of volunteer activities along the I-90 corridor. The specific project of interest to whitewater paddlers will be at the property recently purchased by King County as public open space just outside North Bend near the current access at Tanner Road. We will be doing stewardship work to remove

May 26, in Asheville, NC, AW is hosting an event with the Asheville Affiliates to raise money for our River Stewardship work program.  Numerous community partners have pitched in to support us.  From Grove Park Inn and Resort spa passes, to rafting on rivers across the Southeast, to a day at the Biltmore Estate, we will be raffling and auctioning many, many fabulous items.  We are referring to this list as the “Relaxation to Adventure List.”   Many of you won’t

National River Cleanup Week Offers a Chance to Give Back to Rivers When you stop to think of all the things rivers give us—from drinking water to wildlife habitat to stunning scenery to unforgettable paddling adventures—it’s surprising how often we take them for granted and how often their gifts are repaid with neglect or outright abuse. The National River Cleanup Week, May 14-22, offers us all a chance to show our appreciation and concern for our favorite rivers. Click here for

National River Cleanup Week Offers a Chance to Give Back to Rivers When you stop to think of all the things rivers give us—from drinking water to wildlife habitat to stunning scenery to unforgettable paddling adventures—it’s surprising how often we take them for granted and how often their gifts are repaid with neglect or outright abuse. The National River Cleanup Week, May 14-22, offers us all a chance to show our appreciation and concern for our favorite rivers. Click here for

American Whitewater volunteers got The Sang Run Access on the Upper Yough ready for the first Saturday release last weekend. First Charlie and Sandy Walbridge drove out from Bruceton Mills to mow the grass and pick up litter. Then John Regan brought his tractor up from Friendsville to spread a truckload of gravel. He’s almost as good in that machine as he is in his kayak! We also repaired and replaced the AW access sign that some idiot ran over

American Whitewater volunteers got The Sang Run Access on the Upper Yough ready for the first Saturday release last weekend. First Charlie and Sandy Walbridge drove out from Bruceton Mills to mow the grass and pick up litter. Then John Regan brought his tractor up from Friendsville to spread a truckload of gravel. He’s almost as good in that machine as he is in his kayak! We also repaired and replaced the AW access sign that some idiot ran over

On October 8, 2004, the National Park Service (NPS) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Colorado River Management Plan (DEIS) for public review and comment.The DEIS was designed to provide a comprehensive look at the impacts to natural and cultural resources from current visitor uses on the Colorado River, and to evaluate various alternatives that can help the NPS achieve its mission to preserve park resources while enhancing recreational opportunities in the river corridor.Public meetings to provide an overview of

On October 8, 2004, the National Park Service (NPS) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Colorado River Management Plan (DEIS) for public review and comment.The DEIS was designed to provide a comprehensive look at the impacts to natural and cultural resources from current visitor uses on the Colorado River, and to evaluate various alternatives that can help the NPS achieve its mission to preserve park resources while enhancing recreational opportunities in the river corridor.Public meetings to provide an overview of

Josh Egenolf is a self described “simple farmboy from Southern Indiana.”  While that is undeniably the case, Josh has transcended his prairie roots to become an effective advocate for rivers from his homeland to the mountains of Western North Carolina.Josh first contacted American Whitewater in 2001 as an undergraduate student, regarding the closure of one of the few whitewater creeks in Indiana – McCormicks Creek.  Josh became the streamkeeper and initiated talks with the state park controlling McCormicks.  Josh then applied for a 2002 internship in the

Josh Egenolf is a self described “simple farmboy from Southern Indiana.”  While that is undeniably the case, Josh has transcended his prairie roots to become an effective advocate for rivers from his homeland to the mountains of Western North Carolina.Josh first contacted American Whitewater in 2001 as an undergraduate student, regarding the closure of one of the few whitewater creeks in Indiana – McCormicks Creek.  Josh became the streamkeeper and initiated talks with the state park controlling McCormicks.  Josh then applied for a 2002 internship in the

The 8th Annual French Broad River Festival, a benefit for American Whitewater and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC, will take place on May 6-8, 2005 in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina, just 45 minutes north of Asheville, at the Hot Springs Campground and Spa.   Come spend Mother’s Day weekend with family and friends listening to the sounds of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big City Sunrise, Backyard Tire Fire, Menage, and many other regional favorites.  Or you can go shopping

The 8th Annual French Broad River Festival, a benefit for American Whitewater and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC, will take place on May 6-8, 2005 in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina, just 45 minutes north of Asheville, at the Hot Springs Campground and Spa.   Come spend Mother’s Day weekend with family and friends listening to the sounds of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big City Sunrise, Backyard Tire Fire, Menage, and many other regional favorites.  Or you can go shopping

American Whitewater and Friends of Cheat are working together to maintain river access to the Cheat and Big Sandy Rivers at Jenkinsburg. This area was recently purchased by Mountain Streams and Trails, a raft outfitter. Heavy use by ATV riders and college party groups has caused considerable damage here. The outfitter wants to maintain public access but needs our support. In exchange, we get a long-term access easement. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to help out,

American Whitewater and Little River Roasting Company have teamed up to offer paddlers a great way to start your day.  However, we don’t know what to call it.  Please read about the blend and submit what you would name this flavor to the American Whitewater forum.  Deadline for submission is end of day, Friday, May 6th. The AW blend is a combination of our Organic Cameroon Boyo and our Organic Costa Rican La Amistad coffees.  We plan to have this ready

American Whitewater and Friends of Cheat are working together to maintain river access to the Cheat and Big Sandy Rivers at Jenkinsburg. This area was recently purchased by Mountain Streams and Trails, a raft outfitter. Heavy use by ATV riders and college party groups has caused considerable damage here. The outfitter wants to maintain public access but needs our support. In exchange, we get a long-term access easement. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to help out,

American Whitewater and Little River Roasting Company have teamed up to offer paddlers a great way to start your day.  However, we don’t know what to call it.  Please read about the blend and submit what you would name this flavor to the American Whitewater forum.  Deadline for submission is end of day, Friday, May 6th. The AW blend is a combination of our Organic Cameroon Boyo and our Organic Costa Rican La Amistad coffees.  We plan to have this ready

Snohomish PUD announces first stakeholder meeting. The relicensing for the Jackson Project on the Sultan River is officially underway with project tours and meetings scheduled for this spring. Detailed information on each opportunity can be found on the relicensing website and are summarized below. AW will be represented at these events. Andy Bridge, Rich Bowers, and Thomas O’Keefe have represented AW on this project. If you can’t attend the upcoming meetings but have concerns that you would like to see

Snohomish PUD announces first stakeholder meeting. The relicensing for the Jackson Project on the Sultan River is officially underway with project tours and meetings scheduled for this spring. Detailed information on each opportunity can be found on the relicensing website and are summarized below. AW will be represented at these events. Andy Bridge, Rich Bowers, and Thomas O’Keefe have represented AW on this project. If you can’t attend the upcoming meetings but have concerns that you would like to see

“After careful consideration of the record…I am reversing the Regional Forester’s decision to continue to exclude boating on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River above Highway 28”     -USFS Chief Dale BosworthThe Upper 21 miles of the Chattooga River will soon be legal to paddle for the first time in nearly 30 years!On Thursday, April 28th, 2005, the Chief of the US Forest Service decided that there was no justification whatsoever for the ban on paddling the upper 21 miles of