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“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

Overview Recently, three bills have been introduced in the Oregon legislature that would affect the public right to use the waterways in the State of Oregon for recreational purposes. These include the following: SB 423, Introduced at the request of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders SB 1014 (see amendments), Introduced at the request of Coalition for Oregon River Rights SB 1028, Introduced at the request of Senators Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day) and Kate Brown (D-Portland). Some observations regarding these bills

Overview Recently, three bills have been introduced in the Oregon legislature that would affect the public right to use the waterways in the State of Oregon for recreational purposes. These include the following: SB 423, Introduced at the request of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders SB 1014 (see amendments), Introduced at the request of Coalition for Oregon River Rights SB 1028, Introduced at the request of Senators Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day) and Kate Brown (D-Portland). Some observations regarding these bills

Study Challenges State and Federal Agencies on West River Economic Impact A study that challenges the operation of the West River by the Corps of Engineers and state agencies will be the subject of a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the Town Hall in Jamaica, Vermont. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with state and federal agencies releases water from the Ball Mountain Dam in Jamaica for whitewater recreation.  They originally scheduled

With spring comes rising water and the call of the river for paddlers and many other river users.  In many regions trout fishing is just opening for the season, and hikers and horsepackers are starting to get out in the woods.  We thought we would take this opportunity to offer some advice to paddlers on how to best share rivers and trails with other recreationists.  We talked with anglers, river managers, and horsepackers to develop these recommendations and we hope they help all users

Reno River FestivalMay 12-15, 2005Reno, NV The Truckee River offers visitors a dynamic experience of kayaking and fun on the river not to mention all the other adventure attractions including 24-hour gaming excitement, golf, skiing, trails, lakes and art.   The festival features kayaking competition in freestyle, boater cross and down river racing. There are also clinics offered for all levels of instruction and for children.  With over 20,000 attending the event our exhibitors are ensured to have a great opportunity to

That’s right members can read the next issue of the AW journal now before it hits newsstands and mailboxes.  The May Issue is full of great features on Kids in Kayaking and a feature on the North America’s best play spots.  Plus great articles including:– Sue Taft’s History: from playing to playboating – Tanya Shuman’s: Conquering your fears of holes – Clay Wright Interviews Dane Jackson – Emily Jackson’s report for the world’s – Contest Announcement:      – Huge Experience’s

With spring comes rising water and the call of the river for paddlers and many other river users.  In many regions trout fishing is just opening for the season, and hikers and horsepackers are starting to get out in the woods.  We thought we would take this opportunity to offer some advice to paddlers on how to best share rivers and trails with other recreationists.  We talked with anglers, river managers, and horsepackers to develop these recommendations and we hope they help all users

Reno River FestivalMay 12-15, 2005Reno, NV The Truckee River offers visitors a dynamic experience of kayaking and fun on the river not to mention all the other adventure attractions including 24-hour gaming excitement, golf, skiing, trails, lakes and art.   The festival features kayaking competition in freestyle, boater cross and down river racing. There are also clinics offered for all levels of instruction and for children.  With over 20,000 attending the event our exhibitors are ensured to have a great opportunity to

That’s right members can read the next issue of the AW journal now before it hits newsstands and mailboxes.  The May Issue is full of great features on Kids in Kayaking and a feature on the North America’s best play spots.  Plus great articles including:– Sue Taft’s History: from playing to playboating – Tanya Shuman’s: Conquering your fears of holes – Clay Wright Interviews Dane Jackson – Emily Jackson’s report for the world’s – Contest Announcement:      – Huge Experience’s

American Whitewater is proud to announce Thomas O’Keefe from Seattle, Washington as AW’s new Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director. Tom first got his start paddling and playing in the water during early childhood canoe trips to the Adirondacks in upstate New York. After a brief diversion as a competitive swimmer and water polo player through high school and college, Tom came back to paddling and began his first serious whitewater while living in Japan and shortly thereafter became a full-fledged fanatic

The Journey to the Sea on the Klamath and Trinity Rivers will take place on May 15 – May 29, 2005 and conclude with a Memorial Day weekend River Rally at the mouth of the Klamath River. The Mission of this event is to unite people in the protection, restoration and preservation of the entire Klamath -Trinity Basin and our native salmon. Paddlers are invited to join the journey’s from the headwaters of the Klamath- Trinity Rivers to the Sea.

AW Volunteer Jason Hartz just reported that there are three bills currently pending in the senate regarding river access, senate bill 423, senate bill 1014, and senate bill 1028.  If you would like to get the text of these bills, and find out where they are now in the legislative process go to: http://www.leg.state.or.us/searchmeas.html, and enter both the bill’s number, and that it is a senate bill. That page will give you the bill’s text, and what committee its in,

The Journey to the Sea on the Klamath and Trinity Rivers will take place on May 15 – May 29, 2005 and conclude with a Memorial Day weekend River Rally at the mouth of the Klamath River. The Mission of this event is to unite people in the protection, restoration and preservation of the entire Klamath -Trinity Basin and our native salmon. Paddlers are invited to join the journey’s from the headwaters of the Klamath- Trinity Rivers to the Sea.

AW Volunteer Jason Hartz just reported that there are three bills currently pending in the senate regarding river access, senate bill 423, senate bill 1014, and senate bill 1028.  If you would like to get the text of these bills, and find out where they are now in the legislative process go to: http://www.leg.state.or.us/searchmeas.html, and enter both the bill’s number, and that it is a senate bill. That page will give you the bill’s text, and what committee its in,

The National River Cleanup Week this year is May 14-22nd, and we encourage all paddlers to participate in this great program.  Just check out the website (www.nationalrivercleanup.com) and get in touch with the good folks organizing the event.  They will get you all the stuff you need to organize your own river clean up or to participate in one that has already been organized. This year AW doing something a little different  American Whitewater knows that paddlers rarely litter, and are a major part

The National River Cleanup Week this year is May 14-22nd, and we encourage all paddlers to participate in this great program.  Just check out the website (www.nationalrivercleanup.com) and get in touch with the good folks organizing the event.  They will get you all the stuff you need to organize your own river clean up or to participate in one that has already been organized. This year AW doing something a little different  American Whitewater knows that paddlers rarely litter, and are a major part

The House Resources Committee will consider the Domestic Energy Security Act on Wednesday, April 13.  This bill includes a provision which establishes a loophole under which agencies would be precluded from considering a range of environmental action alternatives under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for so-called “ renewable energy sources,” including hydropower dams.  This provision has been approved by the House before, but was not passed by the Senate.  Check below to see if your Representative serves on this

Alert!  Due to maintenance on the diversion pipe on Idaho’s Bear River, all flow in the Bear River will be flowing through the normally dewatered Black Canyon, between April 12th and April 22nd.  The Black Canyon has not run in 6 years, so this presents a unique opportunity for paddlers to get out on this great 6.2 mile long class IV/V stretch of river.   Gage:  The gauge listed as ‘Below Grace Dam’ is the gage to watch, and is located

The second season of scheduled Hoosic River Whitewater Releases into the Schaghticoke Gorge will begin on Saturday, April 16th, 2005 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  American Whitewater and Adirondack Mountain Club negotiated these releases in the relicensing process for this hydropower project with Reliant Energy.  The Hoosic truly has something for everyone.  It has an impressive Class V upper section and a fun Class III lower section.  Do one or both!  Schaghticoke Gorge is in Schaghticoke, New York, about fifteen miles north of Troy. 

The House Resources Committee will consider the Domestic Energy Security Act on Wednesday, April 13.  This bill includes a provision which establishes a loophole under which agencies would be precluded from considering a range of environmental action alternatives under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for so-called “ renewable energy sources,” including hydropower dams.  This provision has been approved by the House before, but was not passed by the Senate.  Check below to see if your Representative serves on this

Alert!  Due to maintenance on the diversion pipe on Idaho’s Bear River, all flow in the Bear River will be flowing through the normally dewatered Black Canyon, between April 12th and April 22nd.  The Black Canyon has not run in 6 years, so this presents a unique opportunity for paddlers to get out on this great 6.2 mile long class IV/V stretch of river.   Gage:  The gauge listed as ‘Below Grace Dam’ is the gage to watch, and is located

The second season of scheduled Hoosic River Whitewater Releases into the Schaghticoke Gorge will begin on Saturday, April 16th, 2005 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  American Whitewater and Adirondack Mountain Club negotiated these releases in the relicensing process for this hydropower project with Reliant Energy.  The Hoosic truly has something for everyone.  It has an impressive Class V upper section and a fun Class III lower section.  Do one or both!  Schaghticoke Gorge is in Schaghticoke, New York, about fifteen miles north of Troy.