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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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Teva Provides a Stage for AW at Liquid Lifestyles Tour

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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Stonycreek Flow Study

Please read this entire introduction before completing the survey American Whitewater is working with the Bens Creek Canoe Club and the Cambria Somerset Authority to secure recreational releases on the Stonycreek River near Johnstown, Pa. The CSA requested that we undertake several studies on the economic and ecological effects of releases, as well as a study to determine the amount of water required to provide acceptable and optimal whitewater recreation opportunities. American Whitewater has agreed to conduct this final study.

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Teva Tariffville Rodeo CANCELLED

Unfortunately, the Teva Tariffville Whitewater Rodeo presented by Perception will fall victim to the worst drought the Northeast has seen in 125 years. Organizers were distraught to learn that reservoir and lake levels are at 40% of what they should be at this time of the year. Low lake levels and a virtually nonexistent snow pack forced government agencies to implement water conservation strategies to ensure that they will be able to meet capacity demands throughout the remainder of the

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Teva Tariffville Rodeo CANCELLED

Unfortunately, the Teva Tariffville Whitewater Rodeo presented by Perception will fall victim to the worst drought the Northeast has seen in 125 years. Organizers were distraught to learn that reservoir and lake levels are at 40% of what they should be at this time of the year. Low lake levels and a virtually nonexistent snow pack forced government agencies to implement water conservation strategies to ensure that they will be able to meet capacity demands throughout the remainder of the

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Want More Lehigh Releases?

Help Needed from Lehigh River Runners! In February, American Whitewater met with Pennsylvania State Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R. Montgomery County) to discuss the possibility of improving whitewater recreation on the Lehigh River in Eastern Pennsylvania, and to support the Senator's many accomplishments in this ongoing process. Senator Stewart Greenleaf has been spearheading efforts to move a road from the upstream face of the Francis E. Walter Dam on the Lehigh River to the top of the structure. When water backs up today, the

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Tallulah 2002!

Last fall’s Tallulah River releases were the most popular ever, with as many as 400 boaters climbing down the 653 steps into one of the south’s premiere whitewater runs. With this increase in use, the need for volunteers, and the need for us to tread lightly increases. It also increases our chances of getting more releases in a few years. We would like to thank all of the stellar volunteers from last fall, all the respectful boaters, and the weather

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Help Plan the Future of Wilson Creek (NC)

In August of 2000, Wilson Creek was given a great gift, Wild and Scenic River Designation. Now the USFS is requesting comments on how Wilson Creek should be managed to best protect the many fine qualities of Wilson Creek that earned it its designation. If you love Wilson Creek, and are concerned about its future, you should participate in this process. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is a great tool for river advocates, but it is not a perfect

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Help plan the Future of Wilson Creek (NC)

In August of 2000, Wilson Creek was given a great gift, Wild and Scenic River Designation. Now the USFS is requesting comments on how Wilson Creek should be managed to best protect the many fine qualities of Wilson Creek that earned it its designation. If you love Wilson Creek, and are concerned about its future, you should participate in this process. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is a great tool for river advocates, but it is not a perfect

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Help Manage WIlson Creek (NC)

“On August 18, 2000, Wilson Creek, From its headwaters below Calloway Peak to the confluence with the Johns River, Was designated a Wild and Scenic River.”So begins the letter from the Pisgah National Forest that requests public input regarding how the Wilson Creek area should be managed to protect the qualities for which it was designated as Wild and Scenic.The Wild and Scenic Rivers act is a wonderful legislative gift to river advocates, but does not equal absolute protection. The

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Spring Release on the Tohickon Cancelled Due to Drought

The severe drought on the east coast has claimed yet another whitewater resource. American Whitewater recieved the following information regarding the releases on the Tohickon River in Eastern Pennsylvania: I just consulted with the Delaware River Basin Commission and I regret totell you that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will notbe able to do the whitewater release from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickonthis March due to the drought emergency. We would be grateful if youhelped us get this

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