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Gorge Whitewater Series Takes Professional Kayaking to the Next Level A giant step was taken today for whitewater kayakers across the country. American Whitewater and Octagon Marketing, owner of the Subaru Gorge Games, jointly announced today the creation of the Gorge Whitewater Series. The Series is the extension of last year’s highly successful Outdoorplay Freestyle Championships and will be comprised of four professional whitewater kayaking events held around the country. The Series will culminate in the championship crowning event at

Paddler Alert – Clackamas River, Oregon Subject: Hydropower Relicensing Oak Grove & North Fork Hydroelectric Projects FERC Public Outreach Meetings DATE: February 6, 2001 Two World Trade Center – Mezzanine Level 121 West Salmon Street, Portland, ORTIME: 9 am – Noon DATE: February 6, 2001 Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River District Office 595 N. W. Industrial Way, Estacada, ORTIME: 7 pm – 9 pm Site Visits Site visits can be scheduled by contacting: Mr. David Heintzman Portland General Electric

American Whitewater’s Conservation and Access Easement Policy Watauga River(NC) – Blackwater River(WV) – Elkhorn River(KY) – Alberton Gorge(MT) – Coosa River(AL) – Big Sandy(WV) – Black River(VT) – Cartecay River (GA) – Hidalgo Falls (TX) American Whitewater is a national non-profit river conservation and recreation organization. We are dedicated to conserving and restoring America’s whitewater resources and enhancing opportunities to enjoy them safely. Since our founding in 1957, American Whitewater has grown to include over 8,500 members and more than

Your actions on and off the river affect how people perceive boaters in their communities. Here are 10 things you can do to protect access to rivers nationally. 1. Drive courteously, especially in small communities. 2. Park in designated areas and avoid blocking driveways or traffic. Seek permission from landowners before accessing the river via private property. 3. Use existing trails. 4. Use discretion when scouting, and attempt to hike on rocks and boulders when portaging. 5. Dispose of human

Your actions on and off the river affect how people perceive boaters in their communities. Here are 10 things you can do to protect access to rivers nationally. <UL><li>1. Drive courteously, especially in small communities.</LI><br><LI>2. Park in designated areas and avoid blocking driveways or traffic. Seek permission from landowners before accessing the river via private property.</LI><br><LI>3. Use existing trails.</LI><br><LI>4. Use discretion when scouting, and attempt to hike on rocks and boulders when portaging.</LI><br><LI>5. Dispose of human waste properly.</LI><br><LI>6. Maintain a

By Will Leverette Published in American Whitewater January/February 2001 Editor’s Note: Will Leverette is the Risk Management Department Director for the Worldwide Outfitter and Guide Association, International Special Event and Recreation Association, and Prime Insurance Syndicate. Will also does risk management consulting through his company, ARMOR, the Affiliation of Risk Managers for Outdoor Recreation. More importantly from our perspective, Will is the Whitewater Paddling Coach for Warren Wilson College. Will can be contacted at 353 Buckeye Cove Road, Swannanoa, NC

Your Comments Needed to Protect Rivers Undergoing Hydropower Relicensing. Your comments can make the difference between dry river channels and restored rivers! Comment Electronically by February 1, 2001. See Comment Form and address below. Background: In November, 2000, Senator Frank Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, added a few sentences to an energy-related bill, (known as a rider) ordering the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study ways to "reduce the cost and time of obtaining a (hydropower dam) license." American Whitewater

Your Comments Needed to Protect Rivers Undergoing Hydropower Relicensing. Your comments can make the difference between dry river channels and restored rivers! Comment Electronically by February 1, 2001. See Comment Form and address below. Background: In November, 2000, Senator Frank Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, added a few sentences to an energy-related bill, (known as a rider) ordering the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study ways to "reduce the cost and time of obtaining a (hydropower dam) license." American Whitewater

PacifiCorp will hold three public meetings to provide an overview of the First Stage Consultation Document for the Klamath Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2082. The dates and locations of the meetings follows: January 24, 20018:30 am – 11:30 am Project Tour – Oregon Facilities Meet at Link River Trailhead, Lakeshore Dr, Klamath Falls, OR1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Public Meeting Shilo Inn, 2500 Almond Street, Klamath Falls, OR January 25, 20011:00 pm – 4:00 pm Project Tour – California

The Missoulian newspaper reported on January 5th, 2001 that U.S. District Judge Charles C. Lovell dismissed a case challenging public recreational rights on Montana’s rivers and streams. This is a huge win for boaters and fishermen. The case was brought by the Mountain States Legal Foundation, and challenged a 1985 law allowing recreational access below the high water mark on all rivers and streams. The Mountain States Legal Foundation was established in the 1980’s with assistance from James Watt, the

Trends in Recreational Water Rights in the Pacific Northwest Written by Jason Robertson, Access Director for the American Whitewater Affiliation (AWA) & Steven Ledbetter, law student at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College and summer intern at AWA. Recreational Limits of Navigability On July 31, 1998, Shannon Carroll kayaked off the 65-foot Sahalie waterfall on the McKenzie River in Oregon to set the world free-fall kayaking record. The Sahalie Falls represent the extreme limits “navigability,” accessible only

On January 12, 2001, Duke Power (formerly Nantahala Power and Light) will host a Relicensing Open House from 10 am until 2 pm at their office in Franklin, NC. This is a time for stakeholders (Agencies, NGO’s, general public, etc.) to meet with Duke Power to discuss Study Plan development. Duke is currently in the process of relicensing hydropower projects on the main stem, West Fork and East Fork of the Tuckasegee River and as well as the Nantahala hydroelectric

American Whitewater has prepared this table with substantial help from the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and the American Association for Horsemanship Safety (AAHS) as a tool for understanding the differences between state recreational use statutes on a national basis. This table is a valuable tool; however it is not the final word on liability law in America. Exercise your own good judgement when using the material and verify the status of your state statutes independently with an attorney before