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Enter American Whitewater’s Great Gauley River Festival Trivia Contest! Answer these questions about Gauley whitewater history correctly and you will have a chance to win a specially signed, first edition copy of Sue Taft’s new book "The River Chasers". This new book is a comprehensive history of whitewater sport drawn from the people who influenced it most in the U.S. and abroad. Well researched through personal interviews and illustrated with many personal photos this book should be in every whitewater

John Frachella, American Whitewater regional coordinator for Maine announced that Great Northern Paper will be releasing 400-450 cfs on September 7, 8 and 9 on the Canadian Falls section of the South Branch of the Penobscot, followed on September 10 and continuing through the month with 600 cfs on the Seboomook section of the West Branch. While not optimal boating levels, John points out that this should be welcome following a recent drought and that any rains could augment these

John Frachella, American Whitewater regional coordinator has announced that Great Northern Paper will be releasing 400-450 cfs on the Canada Falls section of the South Branch of the Penobscot on September 7, 8 and 9 followed by 600 cfs on the Seboomook section of the West Branch beginning September 10 through the month. While not optimal boating levels, John points out that these should be welcome following a recent drought and that any welcome rain could well augment these. Please

Long time Maine activist and regional coordinator John Frachella announced that Great Northern Paper will be having scheduled releases on the Penobscot in September. First, on the Canadian Falls section of the South Branch of the Penobscot they will be releasing 400-450 cfs on September 7, 8 and 9. Beginning September 10 and running through the end of the month they are promising to release 600 cfs on the Seboomook section of the West Branch. John informs us that there

American Whitewater listed the Blackwater River in our Top 40 River issues in 1998, 1999, and 2000, based on concerns about logging and development. Now, another national recreation and conservation organization, the Federation of Fly Fishers, has added the Blackwater to their list too; thereby demonstrating once again that boaters have much in common with fishermen including our love for naturally clean and protected rivers. NEWS FROM THE FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS Contact: Greg Pitts — President FFF — 406-222-6110AMERICA’S

American Whitewater is protecting your right to fish, float, and play on Colorado’s rivers and streams. Lake Fork, Gunnison: Landowner is trying to control use & issue permitsCheesman Gorge, South Platte: Private club has built death trap to block boatersDecker’s Run, South Platte: Landowner trying to claim ownership of riverTaylor River: Gun-toting landowner charged with threatening boatersFlorida River: Canoe club ordered off river by sheriff for “trespassing”Clear Creek: Town won right to allocate water for recreation at Golden Park WHY

American Whitewater wishes to thank the Joy Family Foundation for helping us bring you the new and we hope you will agree vastly improved website. Last year they underwrote this effort with a $20,000 grant and this year they have donated an additional $5000. American Whitewater is continually upgrading our pages and in the coming months we hope to bring you higher resolution maps, improved graphics, a commercial resource sub-site called "Gear, Guides & Services" and an improved database of

2001 Gauley River Festival Be a Volunteer for the River The 2001 AWA Gauley Festival will be held onSaturday, September 22 in Summersville, West Virginia This festival is a major fund raiser for the American Whitewater, the premier whitewater access, conservation,safety, and event organization in the world. To make it work, the festival needsabout 150 volunteers for publicity, the silent auction, selling raffletickets, staffing the AW booth, gate and parking, and Sunday morning cleanup. It’s better in pairs. Get a

Well known among paddlers for his instructional books, stories and river maps, William Nealy passed away July 19, 2001 at the age of 47. Nealy brought a self deprecating sense of humor and a wealth of practical knowledge to all his work. His river maps are still posted prominently at Southeastern rafting companies for the benefit of both customers and guides, and served to guide many kayakers and canoeists on their maiden voyages. William Nealy was a one of a

Mr. Michael CraneDistrict RangerAndrew Pickens Ranger District112 Andrew Pickens CircleMountain Rest, SC 29664 IntroIssue 1: Purpose and NeedIssue 2: Reopening HeadwatersIssue 3: Affected RegulationsIssue 4: Private Boater Access AllocationIssue 5: Private Boater Access PermitsIssue 6: Water Quality ProtectionIssue 7: Shuttle PermitsIssue 8: Commercial Outfitter ManagementConclusion Comments Re Recreational Boating Use on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River – Amendment #14 District Ranger Crane,We are writing on behalf of American Whitewater in regard to proposed amendment #14 to the Sumter National

Published in the American Whitewater Journal May/June 2001 as“Hydropower Relicensing and Recreational Liability“By: Jason Robertson, Steve Ledbetter, & Bob Glanville for American WhitewaterINTRODUCTION: A handful of hydropower owners have expressed concern during the FERC relicensing process that sharing release information or providing releases for the purpose of recreation exposes their companies to liability. This concern is a distraction from the real issue, and is generally considered a red herring or non-issue by FERC and other groups that are intimately familiar

Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park Rt 19, Summersville,WV Admission $5 (no glass containers permitted) join American Whitewater for an evening in celebration of whitewater and the great outdoors Continous live music 7pm to 2am NEW this year! Blowout SUMO WRESTLING presentation suit up and take on your buddies! Satisfy your paddling needs all in one location Huge Silent Auction of paddling and related gear Dozens and dozens of generously donated boats, gear, clothing, books,videos, art, collectables. Auction concludes at 11pm

Check it out! American Whitewater’s access actions in Colorado and around the country are featured on page 3 of the USA Today’s weekend edition (July 27, 2001).MAIN ARTICLEBoating Rights Hit Choppy WatersBy Patrick O’DriscollThis feature article describes the developing national controversies over river access in relation to the fermenting problems in Colorado. The article also quotes Access Director Jason Robertson prominently.www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20010727/3514845s.htmSIDEBARExamples of River ConflictsBy Patrick O’DriscollThis sidebar describes American Whitewater’s database of national access incidents and the variety of problems

Please distribute this to folks who might need to know about access on the New River. The report follows – Boaters New River Update for 7/25/01Private Boaters Access issues in the New River Gorge are improving! Due to the recent road access issues the National Park Service Will now offer a FREE Boater Shuttle When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays The weekend of: 7/28,29* to help us all through the road repair time *Many roads may be repaired by that time

Congress is currently considering re-authorization of Fee Demo on our public lands for four more years. They are considering this now even though they have not solicited public comment, though they are planning to hold hearings on the subject later in the Fall, and though the Government Accounting Office (GAO) will be releasing a report on the program in the Fall. Extension of the program at this time is precipitate and unjustifable without an open public review of the program.

JULY 25, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RIVER ALERT —KENNEBEC SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED !!! ACCESS FEES REMOVED!! On Tuesday July 24, 2001 Tom Christopher, Secretary / Director of New England FLOW and American Whitewater Board Member signed the Kennebec Settlement Agreement along with 26 other parties including state and federal agencies. After spending more than two years working together to develop a mitigation package which would protect the unique resources of the Kennebec River and balance the multiple uses of the