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Recently, due to budget cuts by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, many of South Carolina’s USGS river gauges were discontinued apparently without notice. After review, it has been determined that four of these gauges were used on the American Whitewater site to determine runnability of at least thirteen river reaches. These river gauges and reaches are listed below: USGS Gauge 02185200: Little River near Walhalla, SC Flat Shoal River 1 (Oconee County, House District 001, Senate District 01)

It’s that time of year, time to start shopping for your holiday gift giving, and why not get a little something for yourself while you’re at it?For a limited time offer, Lotus Designs will be including a Lotus Designs T-shirt, cap and sticker free with all pruchases of the AW Sherman PFD, and all the while, AW will still recieve $50 of your purchase!So why not stop by http://www.patagonia.com/ for your holiday shopping needs and support American Whitewater in the process.

Announcing…the AW TALLULAH 2003 DVD!We’ll have it all, the crashes, the burns, the smooth lines, the idiots in Invaders, special interviews, rare footage of “Honey Buns” at the next door breakfast cafe, behind-the-scenes dam footage, highlights from the THING — EVERYTHING, delivered to your doorstep by Christmas for only $5 for new and renewing AW members at the Tallulah. Regular price: $15/members and $35 for non-members. Get them while they last! For more info, e-mail sutton@suttonbacon.com

We have great news!This week American Whitewater has been working with other national organizations including American Rivers to successfully protect the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.  The Act was threatened by a provision in the Senate version of the EPW T-3 Transportation Bill (SAFTEA). The Bill, which was being considered by the Environment and Public Works’ Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, would have authorized the construction of bridges and bridge crossings through scenic portions of Wild and Scenic Rivers by removing them from the

American Whitewater is raffling off a kayak of your choice at its November 11th San Francisco fundraiser.  For just $50 a ticket, you can choose your own boat…and you don’t have to be there to win! How do you take advantage of this great opportunity?  Contact Ben Van Camp at ben@amwhitewater.org American Whitewater would like to thank California Canoe and Kayak and Keith Miller for donating the boat for this fundraiser. 

  You are invited to join the Bay Area paddling community and special guests, Royal Robbins, Scott Lindgren, Phil and Mary DeReimer, and Jerry Meral at a party to benefit American Whitewater, the only national organization working to protect your right to paddle the whitewater rivers you love. What:             Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a few door prizes When:            Tuesday November 11, 6:30-9:00 PM Where:          The Home of Guy and Jeanine Saperstein 52 Glen Alpine Ave. Piedmont, CA 94611 Tickets are $50 per person. 

American Whitewater has just learned that Congress has extended Fee Demo authorization for an additional 15 months.  Pasted below are two relevant references to fee-demo contained within the Interior Appropriations Bill that recently passed out of Conference Committee (where the House and Senate reconcile the differences between similar legislative initiatives). One reference extends the program. The other stipulates that fee-demo revenues may not be used to displace commercial recreation-providers now operating on public lands.If you are concerned about pay fees to

S’more’s, hot chocolate, and cider…no its not summer camp again, its time for the Guest Appreciation Festival at Nantahala Outdoor Center on November 1st.   AW will be hosting a hospitality tent on Saturday at GAF for current members and those who sign up that day.  AW merchandise will be on sale including AW sweatshirts, visors, t-shirts, and AW paddling gear.  Members will be in for some tasty treats from the AW staff and volunteers including warm drinks, Clif Bars, and

             Hey friends: Just a reminder that this Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30-9:00 PM the DC paddling community is gathering to support American Whitewater – the only organization working to protect your right to paddle the whitewater rivers you love. Please join special guests, Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D, Potomac River), Zach Wamp (R, Occoe River), Mark Udall (D, Clear Creek) Ralph Regula (R, Sandy Creek) and John Sweeney (R, Mohawk and Hudson Rivers) for Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a few paddling related

AW Member Appreciation at NOC’s Guest Appreciation Fest S’more’s, hot chocolate, and cider…no its not summer camp again, its time for the Guest Appreciation Festival at Nantahala Outdoor Center on November 1st.   AW will be hosting a hospitality tent on Saturday at GAF for current members and those who sign up that day.  AW merchandise will be on sale including AW sweatshirts, visors, t-shirts, and AW paddling gear.  Members will be in for some tasty treats from the AW staff and

The state of Idaho just released it’s draft Comprehensive StateWater Plan for the South Fork Clearwater River Basin . The Plan will provide protection to ensure that minimum flows are maintained for boating and fisheries, but only if the public gives a wide show of support! We need you to help keep the South Fork Clearwater River and it’s tributaries boatable and livable for fish and other wildlife. Act now to ensure that minimum flows are maintained for boating and

Tallulah Season is finally here and here are some important announcments to make this season a success for everyone:1. IMPORTANT BEER ISSUESLast year’s releases saw an unprecedented amount of beer consumption in the parking lot, despite AW’s best effort to pass out plastic cups and pick up trash. DNR noticed, and if things don’t change, this will be the last season to drink beer anywhere at the Tallulah. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Tallulah Gorge State Park, yet over