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The Charles Paul Horner American Whitewater Memorial Fund

January 25, 2002

Hey everyone,It’s been a difficult week for all of us. Paul was a great guy! A cowboyin his own right. He cared about all of you and mentioned on more than oneoccassion how fortunate he was to not only have great friends but to be apart of such a neat group of folks.It doesn’t surprise any of us that with our lifestyles we put ourselves onthe line everyday. I am sure we tell ourselves regularly that we want to goout

CANADA: Les Barrages Tuent Les Rivie`res!

January 25, 2002

YOU CAN HELP! “The threats against our rivers in Canada exist from coast to coast to coast.” – Dave HowlettEASTERN CANADA: Quebec, Ontario, NewfoundlandCENTRAL CANADA: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, NunavutWESTERN CANADA: British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta Eastern: Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, Back to top QUEBEC Les Barrages Tuent Les Rivie`res! Fin du Monde pour Rivie`res Canadiennes By Jason Robertson “In a move suggesting that the provincial government has either taken leave of its senses or is gearing up for the next election,

10 Things You Gotta Know

January 23, 2002

If You Are Going to Compete in 2002 If You Are Going to Compete in 2002!! Teva and AW have joined forces to host the “2002 Teva Tour”. The Tour will include fourteen events in four geographic regions and will culminate with the Teva Whitewater National Championships sanctioned by American Whitewater. All athletes must be current members of American Whitewater prior to competing. Athletes will be able to join AW at events or purchase a one-day membership for

10 Things You Gotta Know

January 23, 2002

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What Southwestern Water Conservation District Doesn’t Want You To Know

January 23, 2002

From the CITIZENS’ PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE Durango, CO-the Four Corners – A CO water district has filed suit in an effort to deny a non-prof corporation access to public documents requested under CO’s Open Records Act. The “Southwestern Water Conservation District (SWCD) is using taxpayer dollars to inimidate citizens asserting their rights under the law. Their arrongance is staggering” said Phil Doe, Chair of Citizens’ Progressive Alliance.CPA, a public interest watchdog group with regional offices in Durango, Grand Jct., Littleton and

Creek Week 2002–Paddlers Converge Upon Old Forge, NY

January 23, 2002

Syracuse, NY—During April 25-28th, Expert kayakers from all over the Northeast will rendezvous for the first ever “Creek Week” in Old Forge, NY. The Central Adirondack Association (CAA) and American Whitewater (AW) have teamed up to sponsor “Creek Week”. “Creek Week” is scheduled to take place in late April, a time when Adirondack rivers are consistently swollen with snowmelt runoff. Boaters will be able to choose from over 30 whitewater runs within a 90-mile radius of Old Forge. It is

2002 Events Update

January 23, 2002

As AW further enhances its events program for both competitions and festivals the American Whitewater website will become the source for all your whitewater events’ needs. At this point, while the new Events section of the website is under construction, please watch for updates on the Front Page and check out the 2002 Calendar of Events for specific event information. In the 2002 Calendar, events that start with “AWF” are stops on the 2002 Teva Tour. The Teva Tour will

2002 Events Update

January 23, 2002

AW Journal Gets Color Centerfold

January 23, 2002

American Whitewater Press ReleaseContact: Risa Shimoda, 301-589-9453,

10 Things You Gotta Know

January 23, 2002

10 Things You Gotta Know in 2002

January 23, 2002

If you are going to compete in 2002!!1. Teva and AW have joined forces to host the “2002 Teva Tour”. The Tour will include fourteen events in four geographic regions and will culminate with the Teva Whitewater National Championships sanctioned by American Whitewater.2. All athletes must be current members of American Whitewater prior to competing. Athletes will be able to join AW at events or purchase a one-day membership for $10. Athletes joining AW at an event will be able

Grassroots Feasibility Study Held on the Upper Tallulah River (GA)

January 22, 2002

On January 20th, 2002 a group of 11 boaters from the Atlanta Whitewater Club and the Georgia Canoe Association paddled a seldom run strech of the Tallulah river upstream of North Georgia’s now famous Tallulah Gorge. Like the Gorge, this stretch is typically dewatered by an upstream dam and diversion tunnel. Only when strong rains bring up a large tributary is this section runnable. In the fall of 2001 a group of Georgia boaters hiked the bypass reach, known as

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Green River (NC) Access Temporarily Closed

January 22, 2002

The Gallimore Road access area for the Green River in North Carolina is temporarily closed for two months (January and February) to reduce destruction of the parking area during the muddy season. The operative word is "temporary" and while inconvenient, this closure is no big deal. The two public spaces remain open by the trailhead, and there is parking up the road (just don’t park in the grassy yards). Drive down, drop your boats off, drive up, park at a

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Upper Tallulah (GA) Grassroots Flow Study a Success.

January 22, 2002

American Whitewater Partners with Kayak Session Magazine

January 18, 2002

January 17, 2002 Silver Spring , MD – American Whitewater has announced a collaboration with Kayak Session, the magazine that brings ‘coffee table’ quality to imagery chronicling whitewater, including the critical role conservation and access play in the sport.“This publication will focus on the excitement of the sport that has driven broad awareness and technical advances,” states Risa Shimoda, American Whitewater Executive Director. “We will contribute an article to each issue, reminding the paddling community that American Whitewater staff and

GCNP: Lawsuit Settlement Summary and Goals

January 17, 2002

Lawsuit Settlement Summary and Terms Settlement AccomplishmentsSettlement RequirementsLawsuit Objectives ACCOMPLISHMENTS – The settlement: Benefits the public by getting the agency’s planning back on track quickly. Affirms the public’s voice by law under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Allocates unused primary season commercial use days to the private boating community use in the secondary seasons through 2005. Promises citizens a new river management plan by the end of 2004. Ensures that controversial helicopter landings in the Canyon will be reassessed.

GCNP: Settlement Agreement (Jan 17, 2002)(102KB)

January 17, 2002

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF ARIZONA GRAND CANYON PRIVATE BOATERS ) ASSOCIATION, an Arizona Non-Profit ) Corporation; AMERICAN WHITEWATER, a ) Missouri Non-Profit Corporation; NATIONAL ) CV-00-1277-PCT-PGR-TSZ PARKS AND CONSERVATIONASSOCIATION, ) a District of Columbia Non-Profit Corporation; ) AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION, a New ) York Non-Profit Corporation; ELIZABETH ) BOUSSARD; KIM CRUMBO; JOHN ) BACHRACH; and MARTY WILSON; ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) v. ) ) JOSEPH ALSTON, in his

GCNP: Grand Canyon Suit Settled! Planning to Resume

January 17, 2002

UPDATE (February 5, 2002): American Whitewater learned that the court accepted the settlement agreement today. This is significant due to the fact that the new planning process and other elements of the agreement now go into effect. NEWS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 17, 2002 Contact: Jason Robertson, American Whitewater, 301-589-9453Randall Rasmussen, National Parks Conservation Association, 505-280-7788David Jenkins, American Canoe Association, 703-451-0141 ext. 20Willie Odem, Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association, 928-774-7005Kim Crumbo, representative for the four individual plaintiffs, 928-638-2304Lori Potter; Kelly,

GCNP: AW’s Response to Proposed Legislative End-Run (6/6/2001)

January 16, 2002

In the week of June 4, 2002, the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association (GCROA) notified us of their intent to move forward with an amendment to the year 2002 Interior appropriations bill. Then, Congressional sources contacted us with word that the amendment could be included in the House Interior Appropriations mark-up session. The National Parks Conservation Association, American Whitewater, American Canoe Association and the Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association notified various members of congress about this prosepctive legislation and its

GCNP: Proposed Legislative End-Run (6/4/2001)

January 16, 2002

The Grand Canyon river concessionaires, through their trade association the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association (GCROA), suggested draft Congressional legislation purportedly to “move forward” the National ParkService’s management planning process of the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park.The introduction of this proposed legislation came in spite of two ongoingcourt cases seeking to resolve access inequities between private riverrunners and commercial river concession operators. American Whitewater and the Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association (GCPBA) filed one of the refernced lawsuits.

GCNP: AW’s Announcement of Lawsuit(7/6/2000)

January 16, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2000 Contact: Byron Hayes, Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association, 1-888-443-0540 or 1-520-214-8676 Jason Robertson, American Whitewater, 1-301-589-9453 Randall Rasmussen, National Parks Conservation Association, 1-505-247-1221 RIVER RUNNERS AND CONSERVATION GROUPS SUE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OVER WILDERNESS/RIVER PLAN TERMINATION Flagstaff, AZ—The Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association, American Whitewater, and National Parks Conservation Association, along with individual plaintiffs including Elizabeth Boussard and Kim Crumbo, filed suit today in federal court against Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt, National Park

GCNP: Arnberger’s Decision to Halt CRMP (2/24/2000)

January 16, 2002

Source: www.thecanyon.com/nps/ GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK MOVES IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION WITH PLANNING EFFORTS FOR RIVER AND BACKCOUNTRY Feb 24, 2000 Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Robert Arnberger announced a decision to halt any further work to merge the planning process for the Colorado River Management Plan and draft Wilderness Management Plan into a single planning effort through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Both planning efforts are identified in the park’s 1995 General Management Plan (GMP). Primarily focusing on the developed

Bush Administration Reduces Water Quality Protections on Whitewater Creeks

January 16, 2002

Under the disguise of paperwork reduction, the White House has reduced protection of intermittent streams, such as the small whitewater creeks preferred by many kayakers and canoers. The decision simply lacks common sense from a water quality perspective as well as a recreation perspective.The New York Times reported on Jan 15th, 2002 that: “The Army Corps makes a new distinction between perennial and intermittent streams and relaxes rules on filling streams that do not flow year-round. It eliminates some restrictions

Route 3 Wave Threatened? (NY)

January 16, 2002

The Route 3 Wave on New York’s Black River is a popular after work park-n-play spot for locals who don’t have time to run the whole Black. The other great p-n-p is just below the put-in on the main Black, at Hole Brothers. January 16, 2002Mayor Joe ButlerOffice of the Mayor Dulles State Office Building 317 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 Dear Mayor Butler: It has come to my attention that the City of Watertown is considering modifications to the

Grand Canyon!

January 16, 2002

Overview & Background of Lawsuit Following four years of planning and public meetings, American Whitewater and other river conservation and access advocates were sandbagged by an abrupt decision on February 24, 2000 by Grand Canyon Superintendent Arnberger to terminate river management planning. On this date Arnberger issued a press release announcing that the Park would cease planning efforts on the Colorado River Management Plan (CRMP). American Whitewater and many other organizations including affiliate club Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association (GCPBA)