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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

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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

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

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

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

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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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