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Where: Original channel upstream from Xcel Energy’s Jim Falls Hydro Project on the Chippewa River. A spillway gate will be opened so peak flows occur at the old bridge area, midway down the channel. When: Whitewater flow releases will occur four times annually. This year’s dates are: July 10, 24, and August 14-15. Releases are from 10 AM to 3 PM. Flows: 650 cfs Description: This river segment is characterized as class II and Class III pool-drop rapids, requiring an
Roughly twenty-four paddlers attended this first release on the Swan. Nineteen of these paddlers were not American Whitewater members. After paddling this fantastic whitewater resource eighteen of the nineteen paddlers recognized the importance of supporting American Whitewater’s river conservation work and quickly joined up. Burgers and beer were provided to all members in appreciation of their support. Thank you! In early 1998 PacifiCorp started the relicense process for the Bigfork hydropower project. American Whitewater got involved at the outset in the
2004 AW Member-Get-A-Member Campaign…Continues!So far the campaign has been a great success, but due to slow mailing we have decided to continue the program until July 31st.If you still know someone who is not a member and you would like to receive an AW Nalgene Bottle then get busy!“When you experience something good, you want to share it with others. It’s the natural thing to do.”Well the paddling season is in full swing and that means, that AW is about to start its bi-annual
In spring of 2002, the Forest Service announced a plan to develop a new put-in access for the Upper Sauk run. This project was proposed as part of the recreation mitigation package for relicensing of Seattle City Light’s Skagit River dams. The existing access for paddlers is in the Bedal Campground. This access point consists of a one vehicle pull-in within the campground. The campground access road consists of a single narrow lane. The Forest Service has identified potential congestion
10:00am-2:30pm, July 10, 2004University of Oregon, Knight Law SchoolSponsored by the Hydropower Reform Coalition IMPROVING THE MCKENZIE RIVER The McKenzie River meets the Willamette River in Eugene, Oregon, but 50 miles upstream in the Cascades lies the Carmen-Smith project. The project consists of three dams which reroute the confluence of the Smith and McKenzie rivers. The hydropower dams are owned by Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), and their collective operating license expires in 2008. Right now, agencies, Tribes, and stakeholders have begun
American Whitewater and the Beartooth Paddling Club are partnering with PPL Montana to conduct a Whitewater Flow Study on West Rosebud Creek, Montana. The purpose of the study is to identify a preferred range of whitewater boating flows. PPL Montana operates the Mystic Lake Hydroelectric Project in the upper West Rosebud drainage. The Project regulates flows into West Rosebud Creek affecting whitewater boating opportunities. The Project is undergoing relicensing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and PPL Montana, American
Americans Outdoors Act Introduced in Senate On Thursday, June 24th, Sen’s. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) introduced a bill that funds a variety of outdoor recreation programs. The Americans Outdoors Act, S. 2590, would provide a permanent funding stream from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) revenues for wildlife conservation, coastal protection, the stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR). The bill would direct $1.4 billion to be spent each year for
SALARY: OpenLOCATION: Silver Spring, MD (2 blocks from metro)TYPE: Regular Full-Time, SalariedPOSITION SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Executive Director, manages and coordinates American Whitewater’s business operations and satellite locations, bears responsibility for multiple fiscal sub-units and functions, which may include budget preparation and control, human resources administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract and grant accounting, business resources and assets, cashiering, bookkeeping, preparing the annual report, and/or recordkeeping for the annual audit.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the daily financial activities of the
Contact: Thomas O’Keefe, okeefe@riversandcreeks.com, (206-527-7947) University Kayak Club, a local American Whitewater Affiliate Club, Receives $5000 Grant from National Park Foundation and Tom’s of Maine For Release: July 1, 2004 Seattle, WA – The University Kayak Club announced today that it has received a $5000 grant from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of America’s National Parks, to be used to formalize river access sites to provide public access and address bank erosion issues. In addition the funds
American Whitewater and Affiliate Clubs in partnership with National Park Service Rivers and Trails Program The Rivers & Trails Program coordinated flow studies for each of the following relicensings and made flow recommendations that AW supported. The Rivers and Trails Program works across the country with community groups and local and State governments to conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. As one component of their overall mission, they provide assistance and guidance in hydropower licensing proceedings
The USFS is making way to proceed with devastating logging in the steep and flashy Little Stony/Big Stony watersheds in Southern Virginia. In the Little Stony watershed, the plan calls for the logging of approximately 175 acres in the Joel Branch and 215 acres in the Daveyland Branch. Several smaller private holdings have been logged creating sedimentation in the stream which once ran crystal clear even after several inches of rain. Now after just 1/2″ of rainfall, the creeks usually runs a muddy brown
The 2004 whitewater release dates will be June 27, July 24/25, August 28/29, September 25/26 and October 23/24. These dates correspond to the 4th weekend of each month (not the last since some months have five weekends). The Cresta whitewater release scheduled for Saturday June 26th has been canceled to protect frog egg masses and tadpoles. With the exception of June, all release weekends occur in the following order; Cresta on Saturday; Rock Creek on Sunday. Release volumes start at
Friday July 30th After the Release Fun!!!3-4 pm Kids Family Fun RaceLast year’s premier of our family fun kid’s race was a success. Many entries resulted in a very special occasion, separate and meaningful to those who participated. So special that we are featuring the race this year on it’s own day. Friday July 30th. Between 3 – 4 pm we will be registering children with guardians at the parking lot across the street from Mountain Surf . A $15
A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE REMOVAL OF DILLSBORO DAM HOSTED BY AMERICAN RIVERS JUNE 24, THURSDAY 7-9pm at the Dillsboro Inn, in Dillsboro, NC The meeting will consist of a presentation by American Rivers staff on the ecological benefits and risks of dam removal followed by a group discussion. American Whitewater supported the removal of Dillsboro Dam as part of the Nantahala and Tuckasegee relicensing settlement agreements and we continue to believe that the removal of the dam is the best thing for the
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently released the FINAL results of the 2+ year long Reservoir Operation Study (ROS). Based on public demand and advocacy from American Whitewater and other groups, TVA began new scheduled recreational releases on June 1st of this year. American Whitewater began working on the Reservoir Operations Study as a means of affecting positive change on the management of the Upper Ocoee. Based on our in depth involvement, TVA invited AW to represent river recreationists on a steering
On June 5th, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado the whitewater community took a moment to sit and celebrate the first 50 years of American Whitewater. In all 250 whitewater folk put aside their river gear and put on a shirt and tie (or dress) to attend AW’s 50th Anniversary Gala Event. The dinner was a celebration of American Whitewater’s role in the development of the whitewater community in America over the past
The BLM recently announced that they will be conducting an instream flow analysis for recreational use on the Wild and Scenic sections of the lower Crooked River and Middle Deschutes. If you have experience running the Crooked River from Smith Rocks to Hollywood Road or Billy Chinook Reservoir or the Deschutes from Big Falls to Billy Chinook Reservoir, the BLM would like to hear from you. The format of the study will be a survey so those who have run
Little Sandy Creek is a popular intermediate run near Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. The normal access from a narrow shoulder at the Route 26 bridge is rather steep and exposed to fast-moving traffic. Many paddlers have found a welcome alternative: the back-yard of the Little Sandy Church of the Nazarine. The friendly folks in this small riverside church welcome paddlers any day except Sunday. Last year pastor Chad Harvey and his congregation decided to offer a picnic lunch to paddlers.
In the mid 1970’s the Upper Yough was the scene of a long-running access controversy. As a protest against the recent designation of the Upper Youghiogheny as a State Scenic River, local landowners began harassing paddlers who attempted to run this stretch. Connected by a CB network, they sprung into action when cars bearing boats were spotted on roads approaching the Sang Run Bridge. Crowds materialized at the bridge. Rocks were thrown. Threats were made. Cars were vandalized, and no
Restoring rivers through the FERC hydropower relicensing process demands significant time commitments to participate in the regulatory process. Paddlers on the Spokane River in Washington have taken a team approach to cover all the meetings in the relicensing of Avista utility’s multiple hydropower dams scattered along approximately 50 miles of the river. John Patrouch, John Karpenko, Paul Delaney, Robbi and Vicki Castleberry have each dedicated considerable time to this collaborative process serving as representatives for the paddling community. The Spokane
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAmerican Whitewaterwww.americanwhitewater.orgSalary: OpenLocation:Washington DC or Asheville, North Carolina; Other locations will be consideredType: Regular Full-Time, Salaried OverviewAmerican Whitewater — the nation’s leading organization focusing on whitewater conservation and access — is seeking a proven leader and seasoned professional manager who will take overall responsibility for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional and personal growth within an organization that is renowned for its success in landmark river conservation and
This week the City of Everett and Snohomish PUD announced that the Allen Gate, which controls access to Lake Chaplain Road will once again be opened on weekends from the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, starting this Memorial Day weekend. This gate has been closed on weekends since fall 2001 preventing the public from accessing designated recreation sites and important river access along the west side of the Sultan River, including areas used by kayakers, birders, bikers, fishermen,
Sirens in SalidaArkansas River, Salida CO1st Annual Fundraiser for American WhitewaterSaturday, June 19th, 2004 The watery women of Lotus Designs will be hostessing this gathering of the girls at FIBark as a gift to the good folks at American Whitewater. Any woman who is comfortable rolling and paddling in class 2-3 water, is encouraged to sign up for tips, tricks, and take-out party. Registration is free to Members of American Whitewater! To join AW, click here! Donations to American Whitewater are greatly
All paddlers utilizing the Upper Blackwater River in West Virginia should make sure to register with the Blackwater Falls State Park before each trip into the gorge. Currently boaters should register at the Lodge, however the Park has offered to place a self-registration facility at the typical put-in for the Upper B (at the Handicap overlook) in the near future. Please take the few minutes it takes to register so that the Park has a record of river users and can
