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The national paddling film festval sponsored by the Bluegrass Wildwater Association and American Whitewater takes its show on the road! On April 5, 2003, the national paddling film festival travels to Asheville, NC for an exciting night featuring some of the paddling world’s best videos. This event features such notable films as “The Search 2”, “Paddlesnake Hunters”, “Painkillers 2”, and Corran Addison’s “End Game.” The event is a benefit for American Whitewater, and all proceeds go directly to improvements in

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!

A proposal to build 71 homes and a private golf course adjacent to the scenic Snake River about 17 miles south of the Town of Jackson has caused a stir among environmentalists, river outfitters and outdoor enthusiasts. The project, known as the Canyon Club, is anticipated to cause the loss of 18 bald eagles on or near the development. The area in question provides some of the highest quality bald eagle nesting and foraging habitat within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,

CHEAT CANYON LAND CRISISALLEGHENY ENERGY PUTS THEIR LAND OUT TO BID (Please forward this email this to other paddlers you know who care about the Cheat Canyon and Big Sandy Rivers) There?s good news and bad news about the Cheat River Canyon. The bad news is that Allegheny Energy has decided to put the land on the open market. But The good news is that the Governor of West Virginia has come out strongly in favor of purchasing it! The

FREE DVD PLAYER AND LVM SUBSCRIPTION! – American Whitewater club affiliates have between now and July 31st to get 35% of their club members to join American Whitewater. If your club meets this requirement, you will receive a FREE DVD player and one year DVD subscription to Lunch Video Magazine AND a ‘best of’ LVM DVD! The program starts retroactively, from the first of January – so if you’ve already had 35% of your club join AW, you can take

American Whitewater has announced that Clif Bar, Inc. will be a Contributing Sponsor of the 2003 American Whitewater River Festivals, and has joined American Whitewater to introduce the American Whitewater/Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign, pledging $3,000 to American Whitewater Affiliate Clubs. The American Whitewater / Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign offers AW Affiliate Clubs the opportunity to apply for one of six $500 grants. Grants will be distributed to clubs for projects that best promote conservation, access and/or safety education

Due to popular demand, yet another batch of Tallulah VCDs have been printed and were mailed today! If you have been missing your VCD, renewed your membership since the last mailing and requested a VCD, or you have e-mailed me personally, your very own VCD should be arriving at your doorstep soon! If you missed the chance to sign up, Oceana VCDs will be available again at the Tallulah this Spring. Just come by the AW tent to renew your

After passing the Senate by a 31to 19 vote the Boat Fee Legislation has now passed onto the House.  The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committeewill review the Senate version, potentially propose amending language and votewhether to pass it to the House floor for a vote.  THISIS THE TIME TO KILL THE BILL.  Pleasetake the time to send a letter, email or phonecall to each member of the House FWP committee.    The House FWP Committee scheduleda public hearing for

  Montana Boaters After passing the Senate by a 31to 19 vote the Boat Fee Legislation has now passed onto the House.  The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committeewill review the Senate version, potentially propose amending language and votewhether to pass it to the House floor for a vote.  THISIS THE TIME TO KILL THE BILL.  Pleasetake the time to send a letter, email or phonecall to each member of the House FWP committee.    The House FWP Committee scheduleda

American Whitewater has a new Events Coordinator and volunteer editor for its hallmark publication, American Whitewater. Mardee Allcorn is the Events Coordinator, joining Michael Phelan Events Director, in the Asheville, NC office. Tim Nickles of Boulder, Colorado, will be providing the editorial leadership for the American Whitewater beginning with the May, 2003 issue. “As a past successful small business owner, Mardee brings the skills and initiative that characterize the entrepenurial spirit to American Whitewater,” comments Michael Phelan, AW Events Director.

Americans love this nation’s rivers. The evidence is all around us:from the ever increasing whitewater market to the escalating sale of rods and reels; from the increase in land prices along rivers to the development of river trails. This love of the rivers sometimes leads to confusion or conflict over the public rights and priveliges of use for kayakers, canoers, and rafters who float on the nations waters. However, it leads to even greater difficulties and conflicts for fishermen who

Two of AW’s corporate partners Immersion Research (IR) and Lunch Video Magazine (LVM)have joined forces to offer paddlers a free DVD. That’s right. If you go to the IR website www.immersionresearch.com, request a catalogue and fill out a short survey, LVM and IR will send you a 60 minute long “Best of LVM” DVD with your copy of the IR 2003 catalog. What is the “Best of LVM”? It’s the highlights from two years worth of Lunch Video Magazine- the