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Teva Black River Rodeo

For everyone that has been eagerly awaiting the information regarding the replacement for the Tariffville Rodeo, we now have it. American Whitewater will be hosting a one-day freestyle event on the Black River in Watertown, NY. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th, the weekend following the Teva Whitewater Extreme Games on the Moose River in Old Forge, NY. If necessary, May 5th will be reserved to accommodate a large competitive field. This event will serve as the

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Attn. Atlanta: Want the Package Deal?

“American Whitewater volunteer Don Kinser will speak at the presentation of Teva Liquid Lifestyles: Aerated, produced by Emmy Award-Winning cinematographer Scott Lindgren and an incredibly experienced crew of expedition kayakers,” notes Risa Shimoda, Executive Director of American Whitewater. “They will note that in order for us to enjoy the fun and challenge of whitewater recreation, we must take care of these resources, continually threatened by conflicting interests and uncaring industry.” Riot Kayak’s own Steve Fisher will speak as a ‘human

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Safety, Conservation and A Little Eye Candy in Atlanta

"American Whitewater volunteer Don Kinser will speak at the presentation of Teva Liquid Lifestyles: Aerated, produced by Emmy Award-Winning cinematographer Scott Lindgren and an incredibly experienced crew of expedition kayakers," notes Risa Shimoda, Executive Director of American Whitewater. "They will note that in order for us to enjoy the fun and challenge of whitewater recreation, we must take care of these resources, continually threatened by conflicting interests and uncaring industry." Riot Kayak’s own Steve Fisher will speak as a ‘human

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WOW! Liquid Lifestyles IV and AW Deliver

“American Whitewater volunteer Don Kinser will speak at the presentation of Teva Liquid Lifestyles: Aerated, produced by Emmy Award-Winning cinematographer Scott Lindgren and an incredibly experienced crew of expedition kayakers,” notes Risa Shimoda, Executive Director of American Whitewater. “They will note that in order for us to enjoy the fun and challenge of whitewater recreation, we must take care of these resources, continually threatened by conflicting interests and uncaring industry.” Riot Kayak’s own Steve Fisher will speak as a ‘human

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Dan Peschio

Last summer, as we were casting about for a new, sharp Gauley Festival Volunteer shirt design, long time AW Director and Gauley Fest Volunteer Coordinator Joe Greiner called with some good news. Joe told us about Dan Peschio, a local (for him) graphics designer, and the two phrases that stood out in that conversation were “extremely talented” and “wants to volunteer”. And Joe was right. Dan merely asked, “what would you like and when would you like it”? He then

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REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 2, 2002 FOR THE TEVA EXTREME WHITEWATER GAMES

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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American Whitewater Announces First Ever Teva Extreme Whitewater Games

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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TRUCKEE RIVER, CA: FARAD DAM REPORT NEEDS YOUR COMMENTS

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

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American Whitewater Announces First Ever Teva Extreme Whitewater Games

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

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Still Need to File your Ocoee Comments?

Please send to:ROS Project Manager David NyeTennessee Valley Authorityc/o WT 11A, 400 West Summit Hill Dr.Knoxville, TN 37902 or go to TVA.com to submit electronic comments TVA Reservoir Operations Study Scoping Comments Respectfully Submitted on ________, By ____________________ I am an avid whitewater enthusiast and therefore have a direct interest in the management of the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers. I would ask that you consider the following comments on the ongoing Reservoir Operations Study (ROS). In addition to these comments

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Comment on the Management Plan Proposed for Barker Reservoir, Colorado

The City of Boulder is inviting public input on the new management plan proposed for Barker Reservoir and Boulder Creek. The city purchased this hydropower project from Public Service of Colorado. Public Service previously operated this project to generate power. The city of Boulder will likely shift emphasis to municipal water supply with the primary emphasis on storage. As a result, instream flows in Middle and mainstem Boulder Creek will change from past practices. The public has an opportunity to

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Cartecay Clean Up Scheduled Sat. March 30 (GA)

Please reserve Saturday, March 30 for helping River Right, American Whitewater, and the Atlanta Whitewater Club cleanup and make improvements to the put-in on Lower Cartecay Road. The work will begin at 10:00 am. With enough help we can complete all of the projects by 2:00 pm and get in a good run down to Blackberry after we knock off. We need help with the following projects: Spread mulch. Lay railroad ties to prevent erosion and improper access to the

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Stonycreek Rendezvous 2002

The Stonycreek Rendezvous April 19th – 21stwww.benscreekcanoeclub.com The Stonycreek Rendezvous will begin April 19th at the Greenhouse Park, the site of the proposed Whitewater course. Local boaters and American Whitewater are continuously working to increase the potential of the Stonycreek. Progress is being made! There is a possibility of scheduled whitewater releases on the Stonycreek by 2004, and a whitewater park is currently in the permitting stages and will be ready for construction soon! However, it is important that the

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Chairman McInnis Proposes Modifying Fee Demo

Chairman McInnis (R-CO) sent the attached letter to Chief Bosworth on January 25, 2002. The letter recommends several principles for modifying Rec Fee Demo as a step towards permanent authorization of some very limited fee collection program. The Chairman’s letter draws heavily from American Whitewater’s testimony at a September 2002 hearing on continued authorization of Fee Demo. The Chairman’s opening statement to the Committee describes his basic interest in the future of the program and establishes the context for his

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Rec Groups Seek to Modify Fee Demo

On March 20, 2002 American Whitewater and several other conservation-oriented recreation non-profits wrote a lengthy letter to Representative McInnis, Chairman of the House Subcommittee of Forests and Forest Health, and Dale Bosworth, Chief of the United States Forest Service, expressing our interest in the Chairman’s January 25, 2002 proposals for modifying Rec Fee Demo. Our letter is attached below. American Whitewater’s Access Director, Jason Robertson, met with committee staff on March 21st to discuss the contents of our coalition letter

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Comment Deadline For Condit Dam Removal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released the Draft Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Condit Dam Hydroelectric Project. The Deadline for filing comments is March 25, 2002. Please take the time to file your comments electronically. Sample letter attached. Send your written comments by March 25th to: (see below for directions on how to submit your comments via the FERC website) Secretary Magalie SalasFederal Energy Regulatory Commission888 First Street, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20426 Re: Comments on DSFEIS for Condit Hydroelectric

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AW Corporate Sponsorship Program Gains Momentum from Watershed

American Whitewater has announced that it has finalized a $5,000 corporate sponsorship agreements with Watershed for 2002. Manufacturer of ZipDry bags, Watershed’s sponsorship will provide unrestricted funds as part of the AW W.A.V.E. (Working on Access to Venues Everyday) to support American Whitewater’s conservation and access efforts across the U.S. “This new commitment illustrates one more corporation acknowledging the ongoing work required to improve or maintain the quality of and access to whitewater resources,” notes Risa Shimoda, American Whitewater Executive

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Comment Deadline For Condit Dam Removal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released the Draft Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Condit Dam Hydroelectric Project. The Deadline for filing comments is March 25, 2002. Please take the time to file your comments electronically. Sample letter attached. Send your written comments by March 25th to: (see below for directions on how to submit your comments via the FERC website) Secretary Magalie SalasFederal Energy Regulatory Commission888 First Street, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20426 Re: Comments on DSFEIS for Condit Hydroelectric

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NEW AMERICAN WHITEWATER LOGO INTRODUCES NEW INITIATIVES

(Silver Spring, MD) – American Whitewater has released its new logo, a graphic that reinforces the organization’s two-letter abbreviation and its recent move toward an aggressive promotion of its mission and membership to whitewater paddlers and the outdoor industry that supports whitewater recreation. “We are truly pleased to have a new logo that helps us communicate quickly and easily,” notes Risa Shimoda, American Whitewater Executive Director. “ When the logo is shown with the words ‘American Whitewater’ spelled out, the

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AW Helps Protect the Chattooga’s West Fork!

American Whitewater experienced a wonderful victory recently on the West Fork of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Regional Coordinator Don Kinser (our volunteer of the month) worked closely with the AW staff in filing lengthy comments in opposition of the development of a new horse camp in part of the headwaters known as the Nicholson Tract. Many of our comments were included in a Record of Decision that was just released. Thanks to our efforts and those of other

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Curious About North Carolina Relicensings?

Our goal for this meeting is to have an informal open discussion with local boaters about the status of the Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, and Cheoah River dam relicensings. And to eat pizza. Everyone is invited to come ask us questions and voice any concerns you may have to two of the primary representatives of private boaters in these processes. Andriti’s (Pizza), Sylva NC, 7pm till whenever. Hope to see you there! ps, yes that photo is the beautiful CHEOAH RIVER! and

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North Carolina Relicensing Boater Meeting

The Meeting will be held at 7pm , at Andriti’s Pizza in Sylva, NC. It is an opportunity for local boaters to find out what is going on with their rivers and ask AW and WCU representatives questions. Discussion is open and will likely include Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, and Cheoah. See ya there!PS, YES, that photo is of the CHEOAH!

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American Whitewater has announced that it will be teaming up with Teva and Scott Lindgren Productions on the national touring debut of “Liquid Lifestyles: AERATED." “American Whitewater volunteers will speak at the presentation of Liquid Lifestyles: Aerated, produced by Emmy Award-Winning cinematographer Scott Lindgren and an incredibly experienced crew of expedition kayakers,” notes Risa Shimoda, Executive Director of American Whitewater. “They will note that in order for us to enjoy the fun and challenge of whitewater recreation, we must take

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