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There’s no better time to renew your AW membership than at the Tallulah this fall (November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16).1. In 1997, AW restored releases in the Tallulah Gorge, which stood dewatered for over 75 years. Now, paddlers enjoy 10 release days per year in this spectacular place. 2. We then ended the permit system, restricting the Tallulah to only 120 paddlers per day. Now, the Tallulah is permit-free and everyone can enjoy paddling there. 3. And soon, because of AW’s

That’s right, back by popular demand but with a brand new name — “The Thing” at the Tallulah 2003!On Saturday night, November 15, at the Tallulah boater camping area, friends of American Whitewater will be hosting a FREE BBQ and AMATEUR PADDLING FILM FEST. “The Thing” is thrown FOR MEMBERS BY MEMBERS in commemoration of the six-year anniversary of AW-secured releases on the Tallulah. Free burgers and dogs grilled to perfection. Free beverages. Movies projected on a big screen including fresh footage

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

Update 10/16/2003: Good news! Shortly after posting our alert AW learned that the bill has been tabled. Rob Smage, an AW member and StreamKeeper, reported that at a public hearing on the 15th, Mr.Gunderson (the author of the bill) cited a multitude of calls expressing opposition to the Bill and essentially ‘pulled’ it. Attendees were allowed to proceed with their ‘testimony’, but it was greatly unclear just what the future of this bill is. After talking with a staffer, Smage reported that any

That’s right, back by popular demand but with a brand new name — “The Thing” at the Tallulah 2003!On Saturday night, November 15, at the Tallulah boater camping area, friends of American Whitewater will be hosting a FREE BBQ and AMATEUR PADDLING FILM FEST. “The Thing” is thrown FOR MEMBERS BY MEMBERS in commemoration of the six-year anniversary of AW-secured releases on the Tallulah. Free burgers and dogs grilled to perfection. Free beverages. Movies projected on a big screen including fresh footage

That’s right, back by popular demand — the 2nd Annual Tallulah Festival!On Saturday night, November 15, at the Tallulah boater camping area, friends of American Whitewater will be hosting a FREE COOKOUT and AMATEUR PADDLING VIDEO SHOW. This cookout is thrown for members by members in commemoration of the six-year anniversary of AW-secured releases on the Tallulah. Free burgers and dogs grilled to perfection. Free beverages*. Movies projected on a big screen including fresh footage taken at Oceana that day. AW

Due to insufficient water levels upstream in the Wisconsin River the Saturday, October 11 Rhinelander Whitewater Release has been canceled.  The Paper Mill that manages the water levels on the Wisconsin River, has informed the utility that there is not enough flow in the headwaters of the Wisconsin River to support a whitewater release.  On several occasions the paper mill has gone above and beyond their requirement to provide us water for recreational releases and they do not take it lightly

Search and Rescue: A Privilege for the Saved or Burden for Society?By Jason Robertson for American WhitewaterBased in part on a letter from Lloyd Athearn at the American Alpine Club to Mike Gauthier, Denali National Park 3.9.2001Photo by Jeff Redding of Successful Rescue at Initiation on the Gauley River  “Stretch forth thy hand from above;Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters”-Book of Psalms IntroductionFederal, State, and other government agencies have a moral and legal responsibility to conduct and bear the

Washington’s Wynoochee River is a scenic run that flows through the Olympic National Forest and Simpson Resource Company lands. This class I-III whitewater run is enjoyed by kayakers and canoeists and has been for many years. It is popular not only because of it’s scenic qualities but because the dam-regulated flows in mid-summer, make float trips possible here when water is insufficient elsewhere. Early this summer paddlers discovered that a popular access point on Simpson land was closed. We are

American Whitewater is working closely with Chris Shackleton of Dreamflows on Upper Sough Fork American relicense proceeding.  Chris has posted a detailed alert complete with identification of key issues in this relicense proceeding.  We encourage you to visit the Dreamflows alert to learn more about the SMUD relicense proceeding and potential mitigation for whitewater resources.  By the Way, Thanks for taking the time to protect and restore your rivers. 

American Whitewater members attending the Russell Fork Rendezvous (VA) Saturday, October 4th will be in for a tasty treat.  American Whitewater will be hosting a hospitality tent for current AW members.  The first hundred AW members will dine on a free cookout.  Worried about missing out on this and the many other membership benefits then come on by, sign up that night, and we will throw a burger or dog on the grill for you too. Also stop by the

  Dear Green River Access Fund Donors,In our last communication, AW asked for a three-month extension with your donation in case an alternate access solution was found. Unfortunately during this time, we were unable to purchase an alternate site, and with continuing difficulties with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, we now would like offer you several options regarding your donation. The first option, always available, is a complete and prompt refund of your donation. The second option is for

Success on the Upper Ocoee is Official! Friday, September 26th, 2003, a historic event was held on the Upper Ocoee to formalize a recent agreement that will bring 54 days of recreational releases each year for the next 15 years to the Upper Ocoee River in Southeastern Tennessee. Congressman Zach Wamp, TVA Director Bill Baxter, and other key stakeholders stood on the Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Center bridge and signed a document that promised the water would be delivered in the