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You get water in the North Fork of the Feather? What IBR (Whaaaatt? Show up and find out!) Show up with your boat and gearWhen Saturday, June 15:00 p.m.Where Belden ResortWhy Because William says so. He’s watching you This will be the kickoff to an evening of celebration for the first release on the North Fork Feather, thanks to the years of work, angst and devotion to whitewater river restoration. The rest of the evening will also make William proud

Short Summary of Courtesy Rules Despite AW’s Success…access to Colorado Rivers is still filled with Fear and Loathing. By Tim Kelley, AW Board Member After six years that saw paddlers being threatened, intimidated, assaulted, and ticketed for trespassing; the fishing club “Sportsmen’s Paradise” (SP) informed American Whitewater (AW) that they lifted the “trash rack” that created a river wide strainer on the Upper South Platte River in Colorado. The strainer prevented ready access to one of Colorado’s best creek runs,

Amendment #14 AppendicesAW’s Early Analysis of EA AW’s Comment Period Extension Request “The Forest Service seems to be playing a shell game with river and land management issues in the Chattooga watershed. While the agency’s employees earnestly believe in what they’re doing, their actions demonstrate little regard for public input, the NEPA process, or the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. We want the agency to commit to resolving water quality issues on the tributaries and boating access above Highway 28.”

Residents of Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Florida, and Montana: Your Senators will cast pivotal votes in a committee hearing this Thursday authorizing funds for water infrastructure. Please call or write your Senator today, and ask him to support the Wyden amendment for non-structural solutions and environmental approaches. Take action. On Thursday, May 16, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will vote to authorize $35 billion in water infrastructure funding. Senator Wyden has proposed an amendment to the bill,

In late May and early June there are scheduled releases on the Tiger Creek (Class IV) and Ponderosa Way (Class III) sections of the Mokelumne River. American Whitewater secured these releases in the relicense process for the Mokelumne Hydroelectric Project. Releases will occur on Tiger Creek on the following weekends: May 25 and 26; June 1 and 2; June 8 and 9. The Tiger Creek section is roughly three miles long. The put in is directly downstream of the Tiger

Whitewater Releases Scheduled for the Mokelumne River,California   In late May and early June there are scheduled releases onthe Tiger Creek (Class IV) and Ponderosa Way (Class III) sections of theMokelumne River.  American Whitewatersecured these releases in the relicense process for the Mokelumne HydroelectricProject.    Releases will occur on Tiger Creek on the followingweekends: May 25 and 26;  June 1 and 2;June 8 and 9.  The Tiger Creek sectionis roughly three miles long.  The put inis directly downstream of the

Doug SchrenkSnoqualmie Ranger District42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 May 7, 2002 RE: Environmental Assessment for the proposed Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Watershed Access Travel Management Plan Dear Mr. Schrenk: American Whitewater endorses the preferred Alternative E because it holds the best promise for improving the quality and health of the river ecosystem while providing for paddler experiences throughout the watershed. American Whitewater is a non-profit organization representing more than 8,000 members and over 100 affiliate clubs nationwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION Events Coordinator May 1, 2002 Reports to: Events Director, Executive Director Location: Asheville, NC Description of work responsibilities: The Events Coordinator will be responsible for creating a presence that is consistent with the mission of American Whitewater . This position will be filled by someone who is self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working independently of direct supervision. The position requires decision-making and problem solving skills sometimes in a stressful environment. This office and onsite event based position will

Chris Koll, a retired American Whitewater board member, has asked us to remind visitors to sign in before boating the Lower Moose. This is required by permit, and a courtesy to the dam operators who have been friendly and cooperative with our community for 16 years.   Boaters planning to paddle the Bottom Moose should be aware that all boaters are required to sign-in at the Fortis Hydro office (located between Agers Falls and the take-out overlooking the right left

JOB DESCRIPTION Events Coordinator May 1, 2002 Reports to: Events Director Executive Director Location: Asheville, NC Description of work responsibilities: The Events Coordinator will be responsible for creating a presence that is consistent with the mission of American Whitewater . Someone who is self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working independently of direct supervision will fill this position. The position requires decision-making and problem solving skills sometime in a stressful environment. This office and onsite event based position will be responsible

AW’s Letter…Ed Gertler’s Letter…Write your own…TopPennsylvania’s Bureau of State Parks is now accepting comments through May 23, 2002 on the proposed changes to state regs. This is the last chance for at least 10 years to convince the parks to open Ohiopyle Falls for boating. If you care about opening access to the falls for more than one weekend a year, you must write to the Park.American Whitewater’s other concern with the proposed regulations regard language barring any whitewater paddling

Want your next trip on the Chattooga to remind you of a busy Saturday on the Ocoee? That’s one possible outcome of the new management plan revisions. If you care about protecting the Chattooga, you’ll want to read to the end of this article to learn more.The Forest Service has announced that they are cutting all names from their Chattooga mailing list that do not contact them anew. This means that even if you are currently on their list, your

American Whitewater is concerned about any plans to restrict or limitaccess to the New River from Route 114 to Whitethorne. We respect and understand the need for security at the Arsenal. However, we believe the river can and should remain open to recreational use. We are volunteering to work with the Corps of Engineers, RAAP and other appropriate authorities to protect security interests and avoid closing the river. AW Letter (4.25.2) Meeting Report (4.25.2) Meeting Alert (4.20.2) More Information It

American Whitewater is searching for a marketing professional who can plan, coordinate and implement the advertising, sales and sponsorship programs we conduct with companies and organizations. Job responsibilities include advertising sales for our publications and events, coporate support for programs and operations, branded product development and sales, partnership development. This is a job for a multi-tasker and someone whose right and left bbrain thrive amidst chaos and and whose tenacity will insure that new projects will be tackled with objectives