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American Whitewater is seeking to learn more about why the headwaters of the Chattooga river were closed to boating in the mid-1970’s. Our volunteers and representatives have made dozens of attempts to find a definitive answer to this question. In early 2002, we felt that we had exhausted all publicly available opportunities to learn this information and had no alternative but to ask the Forest Service to make the information readily available through the attached Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

American Whitewater’s volunteers drive our organization and make it possible for us to accomplish so much at local, state, and national levels. Our volunteers work on projects ranging from event organization to stuffing envelopes, from attending meetings with the Forest Service to researching deeds at the courthouse. Sometimes, it appears that we take these volunteers for granted; but that is never truly the case. These volunteers are our friends, our supporters and our paddling partners, and we know that we

What do the Tallulah and Section 0 of the Chattooga have in common? Many years ago I was fortunate in having the opportunity to paddle both of these incredibly beautiful and challenging sections of the Chattooga River. Back then our numbers were few and our voice was small; the river was closed with a only a whimper from the boating community. So now AW tells me we have a chance…. Please, write those letters as the original post asks! The

In February 2002, American Whitewater submitted comments on the proposed horse trail modifications on the Chattooga River near Rocky Gap.American Whitewater is concerned about this project based on the USFS proposal to alter the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River through the addition of foreign substances and through the use of motorized equipment. The agency is proposing to add gravel that is not native to the region, is jagged, and is off-color. The gravel will make its way into the river

Connecticut House Representative Peter Panaroni introduced surprise legislation (HB 5164) to require boater registrations and permits in the name of homeland security. Boaters responded quickly and attended a hearing on the bill on February 19th. Following the hearing the bill was declared dead. Here’s the inside scoop as reported by Wayne Smith, President of the ConnYak Club, on how boater’s fought to prevent losing their freedom to boat in the name of homeland security. Hi everybody,A contingent of 17 individuals,

New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) has filed an application with the FERC for a new license for the Rainbow Falls Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. P-2835-005 on the Ausable River. The existing hydropower project does not allow public access to the Ausable River to boat the Ausable Chasm. NYSEG would like to preclude access for the next 30 years. American Whitewater disagrees. In our opinion the new license should allow the public access to the Ausable River

February 13, 2002 Late last week, American Whitewater board members and Colorado residents Jay Kenney and Adam Eichberg learned of proposed changes to Colorado State laws that would allow law enforcement to control and even close whitewater rivers in the state. Following quick action on their part, the Colorado DNR asked the bill’s sponsor, Tim Fritz (R-Larimer), to strike the proposed changes and leave the law the way it is.The purpose of the amendment (HB 02-1091) was never to maliciously

When: Sunday, February 24th from 10 to 2:30Where: University of Kentucky, site of the NPFF, Lexington, KYWhat: American Whitewater’s staff of nationally recognized experts will present the first River Steward Summit for river activists. And it’s FREE! From river conservation and access to initiating and planning a river festival and rodeo judging, this will be a primer for current activists as well as anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how. We will commence at 10 with a welcome from Executive

February 10, 2002: The Washington Post reports that millions of gallons of partially treated sewage was released into the Potomac at Hagerstown, MD, which is 60 miles upriver from Great Falls on Antietam Creek. “There should not be” any deterioration of water quality in the Washington area from the sewage, McIntire said. Similar spills have occurred in the past without ill effects, he said. – Washington Post The Maryland Department of the Environment told the Post that they expected dilution

February 7th, 2002FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dave Knox (828) 252-0728 2002 Teva Tour Online Registration to Start February 15th at Active.com.Asheville, NC—For 2002, AW will be beginning the online registration process for all athletes wishing to participate in the 2002 Teva Tour starting February 15th.American Whitewater and Teva have teamed up to deliver a series of the fourteen best whitewater events all culminating with the first ever National Championships. The series includes four regional geographic circuits located in the Northeast, Southeast,

February 7th, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dave Knox (828) 252-0728 2002 Teva Tour Online Registration to Start February 15th at Active.com. Asheville, NC—For 2002, AW will be beginning the online registration process for all athletes wishing to participate in the 2002 Teva Tour starting February 15th. American Whitewater and Teva have teamed up to deliver a series of the fourteen best whitewater events all culminating with the first ever National Championships. The series includes four regional geographic circuits located in

February 7th, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dave Knox (828) 252-0728 2002 Teva Tour Online Registration to Start February 15th at Active.com. Asheville, NC—For 2002, AW will be beginning the online registration process for all athletes wishing to participate in the 2002 Teva Tour starting February 15th. American Whitewater and Teva have teamed up to deliver a series of the fourteen best whitewater events all culminating with the first ever National Championships. The series includes four regional geographic circuits located in

Trends in OR LawState Lands Division StudyState Land Board Decision February 7, 2002 American Whitewater and the Northwest Steelheaders helped Oregon’s residents win a major navigability victory on the Sandy River this week. Oregon’s State Land Board ruled on February 5th that the lower 37.5 mile section of the Sandy River is navigable under Federal law. This decision follows more than 5 years of hard work by American Whitewater and the steady leadership of the Northwest Steelheaders Association. Division of