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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN WHITEWATER WASHINGTON, D.C American Whitewater, the nation’s only whitewater organization focusing on whitewater conservation and access, seeks a Washington, D.C. based Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established national organization into the 21st century. The director will have six core objectives: § Manage, develop and expand AW’s national conservation, access and membership programs; § Implement AW’s new 3 year strategic plan;§ Develop and integrate comprehensive national marketing plan; § Expand AW’s

Our staff, volunteers, and board of directors at American Whitewater wish you happy holidays and a joyous new year. May the year be filled with exciting boating opportunities, perfect water levels, and safe experiences on your favorite rivers! Play hard, play safe, and play well!

Hydropower Relicensing meeting for Falls Village & Bulls Bridge Public Outreach Meetings:December 4, 2000, Lee Kellogg Elementary School, Falls Village, CTDecember 6, 2000, Northville Elementary School, New Milford, CTDecember 7, 2000, First South Congregational Church, Hartford, CT1 pm – 3 pm December 5 and 6, 2000 8:30 am Meet at the Northeast Generations Services-CT Hydro Office parking lot in New Milford and travel by bus to the facilities returning about 4 pm. Dec. 5 trip will visit the Falls Village

Hydropower Relicensing meeting for Falls Village & Bulls BridgePublic Outreach Meetings:December 4, 2000, Lee Kellogg Elementary School, Falls Village, CTDecember 6, 2000, Northville Elementary School, New Milford, CTDecember 7, 2000, First South Congregational Church, Hartford, CT1 pm – 3 pm December 5 and 6, 2000 8:30 am Meet at the Northeast Generations Services-CT Hydro Office parking lot in New Milford and travel by bus to the facilities returning about 4 pm.Dec. 5 trip will visit the Falls Village facilities and

Deputy J.C. Olmos Ventura CountyPiru, CaliforniaNovember 1, 2000 American Whitewater is a non-profit river conservation organization. We were founded in 1957 with the purpose of conserving and restoring America’s whitewater resources and enhancing opportunities to enjoy them safely. We have 8,000 members, and represent more than 160 affiliate clubs with an additional 80,000 whitewater paddlers. Our program areas focus on safety, conservation, access, and events. Several of our members paddle on California’s Piru Creek. Dear Deputy Olmos, Thank you for

Help AW Restore Flow to the Upper Ocoee There is growing recognition nationwide of how whitewater recreation benefits river communities and improves local economies. This recognition has improved access, restored rivers, removed dams, and changed attitudes on the role of extractive industries—it has led to better rivers and better paddling. But not everyone shares this vision. That bureaucracy is the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Founded in the 1930’s to provide flood control, navigation, reforestation, agricultural and economic development for the

Yough Coroner’s Inquest Reports: On November 28th I attended the coroner’s inquest into the three drownings that occurred on the Lower Youghiogheny at Dimple Rapid this past summer.Dr. Philip Reilly, the Fayette County Coroner, has examined other Yough River deaths with an eye towards improving safety on the river. This past summerhe stated that he thought it would be advisable to destroy Dimple Rock. Most of the day was devoted to gathering testimony from people who were there. This included

Yough Coroner’s Inquest Reports:On November 28th I attended the coroner’s inquest into the three drownings that occurred on the Lower Youghiogheny at Dimple Rapid this past summer. Dr. Philip Reilly, the Fayette County Coroner, has examined other Yough River deaths with an eye towards improving safety on the river. This past summer he stated that he thought it would be advisable to destroy Dimple Rock.Most of the day was devoted to gathering testimony from people who were there. This included

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW! The Nellie Juan River, one of the most phenomenal remote whitewaterrivers in Alaska is in danger. Your final comments are due by DECEMBER14, 2000. Email your comments to: dstlouis@fs.fed.usBe sure to include your name and address to be counted. What I'm going to say In as professional a manner as possible, I am going to ask that the U.S.Forest Service to:* Enact the current recommendation for wilderness designation along theentire Nellie Juan River Corridor and

Dimple Rock Safety Meeting Summary (November 2000):Ohiopyle State Park manager Doug Hoehn asked a group of river managers, outfitters, and experienced whitewater paddlers to come together with him on November 11th at the park office. Our purpose was to take a close look at safety on the Lower Yough and issues at Dimple Rock in particular. The group met in an advisory capacity, and gave park managers the benefit of their experience. Following three deaths at Dimple this past summer,

On November 8, the Director of the USGS, Charles Groat, announced an overall $72 Million increase for their operations in FY 2001. Director Groat sent a letter to American Whitewater saying,The increase in the USGS budget comes as a result of hard work by many players including key constituents like you. American Whitewater and several other conservation-oriented recreation groups including the American Canoe Association, American Hiking Society, ORCA, and Access Fund strove to increase the USGS streamgaging budget by at

I went down to Dimple Rock on the Yough This morning with Ohiopyle State Park manager Doug Hoehn and s group of rangers, outfitters, and guides. The dam had shut the river back as much as possible, and it was reading .7′. The water was very clear, and the morning sun was shining down under the rock from upstream. From the river left shore we were able to wade out and probe under the rock with a long pole. Then