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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

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

The Forest Service is threatening to close new Mexico’s Wild and Scenic Pecos River to rafting and kayaking in the new Draft Pecos Wild and Scenic River Management Plan. Comments are due today, May 27, 2003. I have kayaked this section several times. It is a fast moving class III+ usually runnable in May. It is unusual for New Mexico because it is forested with clear water. It’s character is more like what would be expected of aColorado creek. They

2003 Potomac Whitewater FestivalThe 2003 Potomac Whitewater Festival will feature a series a dazzling contests requiring kayakers to demonstrate mastery of the fast-moving water near Great Falls on the Potomac River. This three-day whitewater extravaganza is the only event of its kind in the DC area…don’t miss it! The competition venue will be at Great Falls Park, Virginia. Events ranging from head-spinning rodeo to upstream and downstream sprints to the adrenaline-inducing Great Falls Race will be held on the Potomac

2003 Potomac Whitewater FestivalThe 2003 Potomac Whitewater Festival will feature a series a dazzling contests requiring kayakers to demonstrate mastery of the fast-moving water near Great Falls on the Potomac River. This three-day whitewater extravaganza is the only event of its kind in the DC area…don’t miss it! The competition venue will be at Great Falls Park, Virginia. Events ranging from head-spinning rodeo to upstream and downstream sprints to the adrenaline-inducing Great Falls Race will be held on the Potomac

2003 Potomac Whitewater FestivalThe 2003 Potomac Whitewater Festival will feature a series a dazzling contests requiring kayakers to demonstrate mastery of the fast-moving water near Great Falls on the Potomac River. This three-day whitewater extravaganza is the only event of its kind in the DC area…don’t miss it! The competition venue will be at Great Falls Park, Virginia. Events ranging from head-spinning rodeo to upstream and downstream sprints to the adrenaline-inducing Great Falls Race will be held on the Potomac

River access doesn?t just happen. Read on for a brief history of the Sang Run Access to the Upper Yough: In the mid 1970?s, as a way to 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.

River access doesn?t just happen. Read on for a brief history of the Sang Run Access to the Upper Yough: In the mid 1970?s, as a way to 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.

Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled in a tie vote on May 19, 2003 that Golden will be allowed to maintain 1000 cfs flows on the Clear Creek Whitewater Course during the summer.The case was the opening salvo in a battle in the water wars between recreational economic interests and more traditional interests for water such as agriculture.The decision was actually a 3-3 tie, meaning that state water court rulings from 2001 and 2002 will stand that favor Golden over the Colorado

American Whitewater has received several questions about the status of the closure on the Dead River in Michigan. Yes, the river is closed. The closure is the result of flooding and dam failures in Marquette County. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm’s proclamation on the closure states:MAY 15, 2003Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today declared a State of Emergency for Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula due to flooding caused by a dam break and the potential for worsening conditions in the city

The whitewater releases on the North Branch Potomac from Jennings Randolph Lake are still scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. The Army Corps plans to release about 1000 cfs from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. If sufficient water remains after the Sunday release there will be an added day of whitewater on Monday. Given the rain this week, the Monday release is likely; and would be scheduled for 850-1000 cfs on Monday from 9:00 AM until Noon.

Northern Paddle & Trail (NP&T) and our volunteers are conducting a fund raising campaign with the goal to raise $20,000 dollars to do improvements on the Rhinelander Whitewater Trail. We Need Your Help! This effort is as grass roots as it gets, but we need you to join us to make this special endeavor a success. Together we can reclaim this natural resource, in the headwaters of the Wisconsin River, and make an ever-lasting contribution to the paddle sport we