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Dagger Presents theAMERICAN WHITEWATERTeva Whitewater National ChampionshipsOctober 11-13, 2002 Schedule of Events Thursday, October 10 Developed water available 10 AM to 6 PM 10AM – 4 PM Open practice2PM – 6 PM Athlete check-in, Whitewater Center, back terrace 6PM Mandatory competitors’ meeting for Friday competitors* Friday, October 11 Developed water available 9 AM to 6 PM 8:15 AM Mandatory Judges & Scribes meeting *9:00 AM – 4 PM Teva Hole-Riding Prelims Canoe Team Trials, Pro and Junior Expert Classes @

DaggerPresents the AMERICANWHITEWATER TevaWhitewater National Championships October 11-13,2002   Schedule ofEvents                                                                 Thursday, October 10                Developedwater available 10 AM to 6 PM             10AM– 4 PM                 Openpractice               2PM – 6 PM                 Athletecheck-in, Whitewater Center, back terrace      6PM                            Mandatorycompetitors’ meeting for Friday competitors*                                       Friday,October 11                    Developedwater available 9 AM to 6 PM             8:15AM                        MandatoryJudges & Scribes meeting * 9:00 AM – 4 PM             TevaHole-RidingPrelims – Canoe Team Trials, Pro and                                                       Junior Expert

The Tennessee Valley Authorityhas decided to use water in its rivers for power generation rather than otherbeneficial uses, contrary to the result of analyses of all economic data andthe interest of the public.     Key Points    1. The Upper Ocoee River is at risk of running dry.   Basedon Management decisions made by theTennessee Valley Authority, the Upper OcoeeRiver may not flow in the future.  The Upper Ocoee is the site of the 1996 Olympics, World Cup Slalom and AmericanWhitewater

Chairman Glenn L. McCullough Jr.C/O Tennessee Valley Authority400 W. Summit Hill Dr.Knoxville, TN 37902-1499 Phone: 865-632-2101 Dear Chairman McCullough, In the Fall of 2001, the public was assured by the TVA that the Reservoir Operations Study (ROS) was our public process to affect change on the Upper Ocoee and to support free recreational releases. Many individuals attended public meetings, wrote letters, and called you to tell you how both the citizens and the local business community feels. An overwhelming majority

FREE THE OCOEE! The Upper Ocoee River, which brought the world to Tennessee as host of the 1996 Olympic whitewater slalom events, will soon be permanently dewatered by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), leaving its mighty riverbed dry, its raging waters abandoned, and its proud Olympic heritage forgotten. Tragically, this $26 million investment in bringing a world-class whitewater course to Polk County, a burden borne largely by local taxpayers, will be left for dead, restored exactly to its condition before

This?   Or this?   TVAENDS FREE WATER FOR EVENTS On Ocoee   Willthe Teva Whitewater National Championships Bethe Last Event Held on the Upper Ocoee?   In October, when American Whitewaterhosts the Teva Whitewater National Championships on the Upper Ocoee RiverOlympic Course, it may well be the last event ever held at this premierwhitewater venue. After the national championships, unless event organizers orlocal outfitters pay to have water put in the river, the $26 million OcoeeWhitewater Center, built with

Saturday, the parking issues are tremendous and we ask ALL kayakers to please use the shuttle service located at the Cresta Powerhouse. The Forest Service is asking the Highway Patrol’s assistance in ensuring that NO private vehicles be allowed to stop at the put-in location between the tunnels just below Cresta Dam. Caltrans, the Highway Patrol, and the Forest Service are very concerned about traffic safety at the put-in location so please park at the Cresta Powerhouse and USE THE

Forwarded by AW affiliate GCPBA: Fellow Boaters, This is your last chance to meet face to face with all the NPS staff that will be deciding the contents of the CRMP as it affects all boaters wishing to float through the Grand Canyon. You will have the chance to talk directly with the Park staff including Superintendent Joe Alston, Deputy Superintendent Kate Cannon, and Senior Recreational Planner, Linda Jalbert, as well as the staff from the other departments involved in

San Francisco ChronicleLETTER:WAKE-UP CALLCopyright 2002 The Chronicle Publishing Co.The San Francisco Chronicle SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, FRIDAY, FINAL EDITION WAKE-UP CALL Editor — The recent articles (Sept. 15 and 16) regarding the Hetch Hetchy water and power system should serve as a wake-up call to the people of the Bay Area and the nation. San Francisco’s lack of good stewardship over the water system has left the system in a deterioratedcondition. San Francisco’s use of Hetch Hetchy Valley as the "water

The Herald-Zeitung reported on September 28, 2002 that “Comal County Judge Danny Scheel opened a section of the Guadalupe River to tubing and rafting Friday.” The article continued “The stretch of the river from the first crossing on River Road down to Loop 337 was opened to the public after officials determined it was safe for recreation.”Efforts to Reopen Guadalupe River Continue (August 19, 2002)County to Vote to Extend Closure on Guadalupe Tonight (July 11, 2002)Texas’ Guadalupe Closed Following Flooding

San Francisco ChronicleLETTER:WAKE-UP CALLCopyright 2002 The Chronicle Publishing Co.The San Francisco Chronicle SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, FRIDAY, FINAL EDITION WAKE-UP CALL Editor — The recent articles (Sept. 15 and 16) regarding the Hetch Hetchy water and power system should serve as a wake-up call to the people of the Bay Area and the nation. San Francisco’s lack of good stewardship over the water system has left the system in a deterioratedcondition. San Francisco’s use of Hetch Hetchy Valley as the “water

You may have noticed that we were having difficulty updating the gauges on our site last week. The problem has been solved. We had an initial problem with an electrical storm that was exacerbated by format changes in the USGS data.

Congratulations! We’re on our way to successfully managing the Upper Yough Put-in at Sang Run, Maryland. Our primary expense, toilet rental, was covered in 2001 and 2002! Additional donations will be used to improve and maintain access on the Yough. All donations go directly to American Whitewater (contrary to rumor, no funds go to the State). Member donations at the Upper Yough have funded our work managing the Sang Run put-in and Mountain Surf take-out. Thus far we spent $901

There is a very limited amount of time to take advantage of your opportunity to participate in the Teva Whitewater National Championship sanctioned by American Whitewater. Athletes achieving a specific ranking are invited to attend this event. Never before have all ability levels from beginner to professional been invited to attend and compete at a national championship. If you think you have earned the opportunity to attend and yuo have not received your invintation via phone or email, please contact