That’s right, on November 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16, Georgia’s majestic Tallulah River will once again host boaters from around the world. Mark your calendars! Special details coming soon about the releases, volunteering, our new Oceana DVD and digital photo special, and of course, Tallulah Fest!
The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) recently completed phase I construction of engineered log jams and gravel addition projects on the Green River Headworks section. Members of the paddling community–represented by Friends of the Green River, American Whitewater, Mountaineers, Washington Recreational River Runners, PaddleTrails Canoe Club, University Kayak Club, Washington Kayak Club, and League of Northwest Whitewater Racers–have been working with the ACOE over the past several months to make sure the interests of those who enjoy recreational opportunities on
(Calling all paddlers near the Ocoee; come paddle under the bridge FRIDAY between 10-11! If people are in the water about 10, that’s perfect, but initial meeting times are as early as 8:00. The actual signing is at 10:30. We have a lot to celebrate. See the release below.) MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Tennant, 828-749-3200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCOEE OLYMPIC SITE FLOWS FREE AFTER 7 YEARS OF NEGOTIATIONS Non-profit, river conservation group, American Whitewater and key Ocoee VIPs to sign new
In need of a cheap C-1 skirt? We’ve got them just for you! AW was given a number of C-1 skirts as a donation, and we’re selling them for $25 each (plus shipping)! The only catch…the sizes are all odd.If you’re interested, please give AJ McIntyre a call at 866-BOAT-4AW (866-2628-429) or eamil her at aj@amwhitewater.org
American Whitewater’s TOP Issues of 20031: Nationwide USGS funding for river gages is threatened2: Nationwide Boat Registration efforts are increasing 3: Nationwide Wild and Scenic River Act may be weakened4: Nationwide Federal Power Act revisions may weaken public’s voice5: Nationwide Conflicts among river groups reduce our effectiveness6: Nationwide Increased threats to rivers and need for paddlers to act 7: West Virginia Land sale in Cheat Canyon threatens the river and access8: Washington State Access opportunity on Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers9:
Jason Robertson, American Whitewater’s Access and National Policy Director, will be testifying on Wednesday 9/17/2003 2:00 PM EST to the House Subcomittee on Forests and Forest Health on Fee Demo. We invite you to listen.Listen Live!In Our Analysis…You should be able to listen to Wednesday’s hearings broadcast live on the internet starting at 2 pm Eastern time by going to: http://resourcescommittee.house.gov. Across the top of the page are several links in black type. The furthest left link is for “Live Audio.” When
In a special Gauley Festival only offer the National Paddling Film Festival will be giving away a free whitewater DVD to the first 10 people who join or renew as American Whitewater members during the festival. The NPFF’s new 60 minute DVD “AW DVD 2003” is chocked full o’ whitewater action on the Tallulah, Gauley and NF Feather. The NPFF will also be offering this action packed DVD for $10/DVD to the general public with a special discounted price of
Buy Some of the Hottest Gear and Support AW at the Same Time!!The AW Gauley Festival is a great opportunity to purchase any gear that you may need for the upcoming paddling season. It is also a great opportunity to support American Whitewater. Want to try and get a deal on some new gear? Why not try to purchase some equipment from the American Whitewater Silent Auction? The AW Silent Auction has a wide variety of gear including an AIRE
AW Gauley Fest“A River Festival with a Musical Flair” Never in the history of AW’s Gauley Fest has so much effort been put into the “scheduled” entertainment. In 2003, three bands and the IR Big Gun Show will grace the Fest’s stage. Music will start at 5:00 PM and continue until the wee hours of the morning. Each of the three bands playing the Fest has a direct connection to the whitewater world. BROWN DOG BANDThis band includes three kayakers and while the
American Whitewater will be starting a brand new tradition at this year’s Gauley Fest. AW is inviting whitewater river inspired artists to show their pieces at the first ever Whitewater Art Gallery on September 20th in Summersville, WV. The showing will take place in a specific tent decorated to highlight the artist’s creativity and choice of mediums. Artists that have been invited are donating one piece of their work to auction off as a fundraiser for AW’s conservation efforts. Six artists have been invited to
5th AW Ohiopyle Falls Event September 26-28thOhiopyle, PAFor more information and forms visit www.FallsRace.com This year we have expanded the number of classes. Even if you do not enter any of the events the Falls will be open for unlimited practice runs. Be sure to volunteer. We need over 75 volunteers for this event. All volunteers get a T-shirt and a reduced registration price. Deadline for registration is September 19, 2003. After this day, the fee increases. Once again many
Volunteer shifts still open are listed in priority order below. To volunteer contact Joe Greiner or Nancy Gilbert via Nancy’s e-mail rapidgal@att.net -or- if necessary, call 919-847-4704 Sat. 9/20, 5 PM to 10 PM – This is our biggest need – pick any 2 hours helping at the gate Sat. 9/20, 5 PM to 10 PM – We still need a few people to assist at the festival itself – pick any 2 hours at the AW Booth, Silent Auction or Raffle Sun.
TO: California Whitewater CommunityFrom: American WhitewaterSUBJECT: Upper South Fork American Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2101 American Whitewater urges paddlers to attend the scoping meetings for the relicensing of Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) hydroelectric projects on the upper South Fork American River. SMUD staff will record public comments regarding the scope of the environmental analysis to be conducted. Attendance by the paddling community is critical to insure that instream flow issues for recreation are included in the relicense process.
Yes, the Gauley is huge today!The normal flow target on the Gauley of the dam release and inflow from Meadow Creek is a maximum of 4800 cfs during Gauley season; however Friday Sept 5th is washed out by heavy rain this week and the flow will be 15,000 from the Dam all day to save the Saturday commercial rafting operations. The raft companies are working with the Corps to figure the best senerio for Saturday. Here is the information on flows for
Would you like to be one of the people to see the IR Big Gun Show on the big outdoor screen? Would you like to see Amy Jimmerson the AW Big Air Queen throw a four foot aerial back stab? Would you like to see Jimmy Blakeney the Kayak Magazine King of Air land the biggest Air Screw you have ever seen? Then you had better be at the AW Gauley Fest on September 20th in Summersville, WV. More information:AW Gauley FestivalIR Big Gun
American Whitewater helped to establish the GAULEY RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA in 1988 to preserve 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River. If you have ever boated the Upper or Lower Gauley, you know that the river passes through incredibly scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural, cultural, and whitewater features. Located in southern West Virginia, this unit of the National Park System encompasses over 11,000 acres of land, and is located between
Would you like to paddle some of the world’s best whitewater with two of the world’s best kayakers. Well you can… If you own one of the limited edition Lotus Designs AW Sherman Life Jackets you can paddle with Clay Wright and Tanya Shuman on the Gauley River, September 21st. The AW Sherman Life Jackets are available at Gauley Fest at the AW and Lotus Design booths. Lotus Designs is donating $50 to AW for each jacket sold. Jackets are
The Oregonian reported on September 2, 2003 that SB928 “A bill aimed at easing one of Oregon’s most intractable issues — public access to rivers hugged by private land — was swallowed in the rapids at the end of the legislative session, leaving the outcome to be determined by legal means that have pleased neither side. Senate Bill 928 would have established a pilot project to spell out the rights of property owners adjacent to the John Day River in
The vote will take place this Thursday, September 4th ! On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the 2004 Transportation Appropriations bill. Currently, that bill contains language which eliminates funding for the popular Transportation Enhancements program, the major source of federal money for projects such as trails, bikeways, blueways (river trails), and greenways. The Transportation Enhancements program provides essential funding to secure and develop hundreds of popular river access sites around the country.Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) and
Well it is officially that time, Gauley Season is right around the corner and the staff at AW is very busy making sure that the AW Gauley Fest will be the best ever. And in a time honored tradition AW is desperately seeking an electrician. Our volunteer electrician who is an instrumental part of making Gauley Fest happen has an irresolvable schedule conflict. So, AW is looking for someone who can help organize, set up, and maintain the electricity at
Well it is officially that time, Gauley Season is right around the corner and the staff at AW is very busy making sure that the AW Gauley Fest will be the best ever. And in a time honored tradition AW is desperately seeking an electrician. Our volunteer electrician who is an instrumental part of making Gauley Fest happen has an irresolvable schedule conflict. So, AW is looking for someone who can help organize, set up, and maintain the electricity at
TVA contacted American Whitewater to alert us to a unanticipated recreational opportunity on the Upper and Middle Ocoee (TN). Due to a maintanence drawdown of Blue Ridge reservoir upstream on the Ocoee, and thanks to TVA’s decision to hold back and release that water through Ocoee Dams #’s 2 and 3, the following release schedule will be provided for all of the month of september. Weekends: Standard Release Schedule.Weekdays: Upper Ocoee will be running at a standard recreational release volume
Well it is officially that time, Gauley Season is right around the corner and the staff at AW is very busy making sure that the AW Gauley Fest will be the best ever. And in a time honored tradition AW is desperately seeking an electrician. Our volunteer electrician who is an instrumental part of making Gauley Fest happen has an irresolvable schedule conflict. So, AW is looking for someone who can help organize, set up, and maintain the electricity at
