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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

USFS GoalsUSFS LessonsUSFS AssumptionsThe GoodThe BadThe UglyRiver Permit Fees American Whitewater has obtained a copy of the Forest Service’s draft, “Blueprint for Forest Service Recreation Fees (March 15, 2002)“, which details the agency’s thinking about future forest fees. As with so many elements of the debate over forest fees, this document includes both good and bad management ideas. The most controversial ideas for American Whitewater are the provisions for charging new fees for permits and for expanding the fee program

WERNER PADDLES & AMERICAN WHITEWATER ARE TEAMING TO RESTORE & PROTECT FUTURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO WASHINGTON’S SKYKOMISH RIVER Silver Spring, MD (April 15, 2002)– Werner Paddles will make a donation of $10,000 in 2002 to American Whitewater, supporting both specific efforts to secure access on the Skykomish River in Washington State, and to grow American Whitewater’s access efforts nationwide. The Skykomish River is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the state, and a close drive to Seattle.“This is

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has successfully purchased a conservation easement to provide public access to the most popular take-out site for Lolo Creek in North Central Idaho. The site is located about 100 yards upstream from the Clearwater River. It is a large flat with some shade trees, plenty of parking space, and some nice grassy areas for camping. The BLM does not intend to do any extensive development, but may gravel the access and parking area, and

This may include development of membership benefits and assistance with the communications and outreach:American Whitewater Membership DatabaseDonorPerfect– Maintaining Database– Adding, modifying and utilizing the database for printed and electronic mailings– Providing the database interface with the website member information needs– Providing reports for management planning, regional outreach and fundraising efforts– Designing and maintaining a system for major donor review, contact and engagement– Communication and correspondence with membersDepositing and allocating revenue– Maintaining accurate records of program revenue and reimbursed expenses, including

Days after emergency workers rescued a family that was lost while canoeing the Chattooga, wildfires struck the region. As of April 8th, 2002 over 400 acres in the Chattooga corridor had burned including the hillside on the Georgia side of the river between Earl’s Ford and Sandy Ford. The fire, named “Marcus Mountain 1” is 90% contained. “Marcus Mountain 2” was also reported to be burning nearby on the South Carolina side of the river. A little more information is

February 7, 2002 February 7, 2002 FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:style=’mso-spacerun: yes’> David Kloberdanz, Michael Phelan,(828)-252-0728 style=’font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’> style=’font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>Professional WhitewaterKayaker’s Go Head-To-Head Against Local Experts in The First Ever Teva ExtremeWhitewater Games style=’font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’> mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>Ashville, N.C.—On April 27th PerceptionKayaks will present the Teva Moose Extreme Whitewater Games on the Bottom MooseRiver in Old Forge, NY. The event isdesigned to showcase the unique paddling skills necessary to perform gymnasticmaneuvers down difficult Class V whitewater. style=’font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>In its first year, the TevaMoose Extreme Freestyle promises to draw

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February 7, 2002 February 7, 2002 FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:style=’mso-spacerun: yes’> David Kloberdanz, Michael Phelan,(828)-252-0728 style=’font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’> style=’font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>Professional WhitewaterKayaker’s Go Head-To-Head Against Local Experts in The First Ever Teva ExtremeWhitewater Games style=’font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’> mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>Ashville, N.C.—On April 27th PerceptionKayaks will present the Teva Moose Extreme Whitewater Games on the Bottom MooseRiver in Old Forge, NY. The event isdesigned to showcase the unique paddling skills necessary to perform gymnasticmaneuvers down difficult Class V whitewater. style=’font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt’>In its first year, the TevaMoose Extreme Freestyle promises to draw

TRUCKEE RIVER, CALIFORNIA FARAD DAM REPORT NEEDS YOUR COMMENTS OVERVIEW Letters Needed To Protect The Truckee River! Anglers, whitewater boaters,and river lovers have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ensure that anaturally restored segment of the Truckee River remains free flowing andhealthy. The California State Water Resources Control Board is soliciting publiccomments in response to the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) forthe proposed reconstruction of the Farad hydroelectric dam on the TruckeeRiver, approximately 12 miles downstream of the town

February 7, 2002 February 7, 2002         FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:  David Kloberdanz, Michael Phelan,(828)-252-0728   Professional WhitewaterKayaker’s Go Head-To-Head Against Local Experts in The First Ever Teva ExtremeWhitewater Games   Ashville, N.C.—On April 27th PerceptionKayaks will present the Teva Moose Extreme Whitewater Games on the Bottom MooseRiver in Old Forge, NY.  The event isdesigned to showcase the unique paddling skills necessary to perform gymnasticmaneuvers down difficult Class V whitewater.   In its first year, the TevaMoose