Listen to Live Radio interview regarding the Chattooga River today 12:30 – 1:00 PM EDT. Click here for streaming audio of the Your Day Program on SC Educational Radio
<p><strong>Consensus Reached Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers!</strong></p><p>Recently, American Whitewater joined a large group of organizations to sign onto carefully crafted consensus agreements that concluded the negotiations of the Tuckasegee and Nantahala Dam Relicensing Teams. The agreements are the result of 2 years of studies and negotiations that occurred during the several full-day stakeholder meetings held each month. This was a massive time commitment for the many individuals, organizations, and government agencies that participated, and it was worth it.</p><p>The consensus agreements describe
style=’font-size:16.0pt;font-family:”Arial Black”;color:red’>Time is runningout on the Chattooga Headwaters. If you think you should have the same right toenjoy the headwaters of the Chattooga as other users of the forest then theUSFS must hear from you before July 3!font-family:”Arial Black”‘> style=’font-size:14.0pt;font-family:”Arial Black”‘> none’> style=’font-size:14.0pt;font-family:”Arial Black”‘>Are you a Yahoo? If you are like mostwhitewater boaters I know you are a good river steward and not some yahoo onthe river. Yet many would have the public believe otherwise. Click here tosee some
Time is runningout on the Chattooga Headwaters. If you think you should have the same right toenjoy the headwaters of the Chattooga as other users of the forest then theUSFS must hear from you before July 3! Are you a Yahoo? If you are like mostwhitewater boaters I know you are a good river steward and not some yahoo onthe river. Yet many would have the public believe otherwise. Click here tosee some of the not so nice
Consensus Reached Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers! Recently, American Whitewater joined a large group of organizations to sign onto carefully crafted consensus agreements that concluded the negotiations of the Tuckasegee and Nantahala Dam Relicensing Teams. The agreements are the result of 2 years of studies and negotiations that occurred during the several full-day stakeholder meetings held each month. This was a massive time commitment for the many individuals, organizations, and government agencies that participated, and it was worth it. The consensus
The 2003 Deerfield River Festival is rapidly approaching, and your help is needed! This year’s event promises to be the best to date, and we can use all the help we can get! The 2003 Deerfield River Festival will take place on August 2, 2003 in the field across from Zoar Outdoor on Rt. 2 in Charlemont, MA. This festival takes approximately 75 people to run, and with only 2 full-time staff and a handful of event planning volunteers we
Dear Sir, You maycut and paste the text below into an email or you can downloada word document of the sample letter here and mail, fax or email theletter. It is very important thatyou include your name, address, phone number etc. Also if you have the time to personalize your comments they can be more effective.For example, hereare some excellent personal comments from Milt Aitkento consider. FAQ: Should I hand write my comments or just send an email?
Are you a Yahoo? The recent editorial in the GeorgiaOutdoor News Editorial (Click Here) by Steve Burch seems to sum up thegeneral, and some what arrogant, attitude among the angling community. Mr.Burch suggests that the angler’s form of “reverent intensity” and respect forthe river is superior to a boater’s “irreverent and audacious” behavior. That youand I we are a “yahoo” who invades an angler’s river sanctuary like it was anamusement park ride. Yes we boat in small groups rather
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE provides an online discussion of the Boss-Holzach-Matter method for self-reducing anterior shoulder dislocations. The report explains that “With physician guidance, this technique safely allows patients to assist and control relocation of the shoulder. It is atraumatic, simple, and quick; can be used by medical and nonmedical personnel; is possible without analgesics or general anesthesia; and can be done in any setting, including a medical facility. It is ideal for use outdoors or in the backcountry where
American Whitewater’s Deerfield River Festival August 2-3rdCharlemont, MA (in the field across from Zoar Outdoor) Admission: $5.00 American Whitewater announces the 2003 Deerfield River Festival. American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place on the Deerfield in 1993. The event focuses on bringing people to Charlemont, MA to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds for AW. The main activities take
American Whitewater’s Deerfield River Festival August 2-3rdCharlemont, MA (in the field across from Zoar Outdoor) Admission: $5.00 American Whitewater announces the 2003 Deerfield River Festival. American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place on the Deerfield in 1993. The event focuses on bringing people to Charlemont, MA to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds for AW. The main activities take
Greetings! At long last, the North Fork Feather season draws near. 2003 brings a modified release schedule due to concerns on the effects to Yellow Legged Frogs, a sensitive species in California. This year’s release weekends have been shifted to the end of the month to give more time for amphibian development in the bypass reaches. Further, the June release on Cresta has been cancelled due to new egg masses, which may have been delayed due to the late season
This weekend, June 21st and 22nd, PG&E will be releasing from 1,000cfs to 1,200cfs into the Pit #1 bypass reach. Flows will begin at 3:00am Saturday and will continue until 3:00pm Sunday. One of the conditions of PG&E’s new hydropower license is this "flushing flow" to help improve water quality in the town of Fall River Mills and, as a side benefit, provide a recreational opportunity for the public. This section of the Pit River is rarely paddled due to
This weekend, June 21st and 22nd, PG&E will be releasing from 1,000cfs to 1,200cfs into the Pit #1 bypass reach. Flows will begin at 3:00am Saturday and will continue until 3:00pm Sunday. One of the conditions of PG&E’s new hydropower license is this "flushing flow" to help improve water quality in the town of Fall River Mills and, as a side benefit, provide a recreational opportunity for the public. This section of the Pit River is rarely paddled due to
Dear Friends and Volunteers,Web Version (550 KB)MS Word Version (435 KB)As you know American Whitewater is widely considered an expert on the nuts and bolts of river permitting and how permits are viewed by recreationists. Our expertise helps us to lend a unique perspective to discussions with river management agencies that compliments the desire of river managers to control or monitor use through permits. We have begun recording our experiences in order to share our expertise with our volunteers as
After a monumental and emotional fundraising effort, American Whitewater has announced that it will not complete plans to purchase the 17-acre Green River land acquisition. On April 30th, 2003 American Whitewater received notice from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) prohibiting access to the Green River Gamelands from AW’s proposed site. This occured after what seemed to be a productive meeting with WRC on-site, during which, American Whitewater was optimistic that WRC would allow a small amount of structural
June 10, 2003 – Paddy McGuire, the Deputy Secretary of Oregon State and the Land Board Assistant, informed American Whitewater on behalf of the Secretary of State that Oregon will move forward on determining whether the John Day River is navigable. The timing of this announcement is important as it comes on the heels of an effort by a handful of legislators to do an end run on the navigability issue under Senate Bill 293, and on the heels of
Calls and Letters Needed Today and Tomorrow! NEW Action Alert: Hydro Legislation in Senate The Senate Energy Bill (S. 14) will probably see Senate floor action early this week. Please take advantage of this critical opportunity to contact your Senators. As reported by American Whitewater in April, the House Energy Bill contains a hydropower provision that radically changes for the worse the process for licensing private hydropower projects. The Senate version of the Energy Bill contains virtually the same language.
Once again the Potomac paddling community based in Washington, DC put on a terrific event. No event in the United States hosts such a variety of whitewater competitions as the Potomac Whitewater Festival. Competitions included the Liquid Logic Great Falls Extreme Race, the Extrasport Expert Rodeo, various squirt contests, and even an attainment race. When asked why he comes to the event each year to compete and volunteer Jim Buley responds with an emphatic “kayaking is FUN!” Let’s face it,
Just in and ready to be shipped directly to you…The AW Sherman…Order Your’s Today! Lotus Designs and American Whitewater have teamed up to support AW’s work in the conservation and restoration of America’s whitewater and the opportunities to enjoy it. Funds from the purchase of the AW Sherman swimvest will further American Whitewater’s efforts to restore hundreds of river segments dewatered by hydropower dams. Visit http://www.lotusdesigns.com to buy your AW Sherman PFD today!
Now in and ready to be shipped directly to you…The AW Sherman…Order Your’s Today! Lotus Designs and American Whitewater have teamed up to support AW’s work in the conservation and restoration of America’s whitewater and the opportunities to enjoy it. Funds from the purchase of the AW Sherman swimvest will further American Whitewater’s efforts to restore hundreds of river segments dewatered by hydropower dams. Visit http://www.lotusdesigns.com to buy your AW Sherman PFD today!
Despite a tremendous offer made by Governor Bob Wise, the state of West Virginia narrowly lost a bid to purchase the Cheat Canyon and create a new wildlife management area. American Whitewater was a key member of the Cheat Canyon Coalition, a key supporter of this effort. We will be meeting with representatives of Allegheny Wood Products, the new owner, to insure access for paddlers, hikers, and other users. WEST VIRGINIA LOSES CHEAT CANYON BID Much of the land along
This is a tragic day for river conservation. A decade after beginning construction, China began filling the Three Gorges Dam today (June 1, 2003) and has completed the first stage of the world’s biggest hydropower project.The dam located in Sandouping near Yichang city in central Hubei province is 1000 kilometers west of Shanghai and the mouth of the Yangtze. The dam measures 181 meters high and 2309 meters wide, and the water depth of the reservoir will be 175 meters
