Articles - American Whitewater

John’s Creek, VA Access Update

September 8, 1999

American Whitewater advises boaters to stay off John’s Creek until the access situation is resolved. Another arrest will only drive a deeper wedge into the situation. Two years ago, a group of local boaters completed improvements to the new American Whitewater access in New Castle, Virginia on the popular Class III-IV John’s Creek. American Whitewater secured the access site with the specific intent of allowing boaters continued access to John’s Creek without infringing on the rights of riparian landowners or

John’s Creek, VA Access Update

September 8, 1999

Guidelines for Running Great Falls of the Potomac (MD)

April 18, 1999

SUMMARY: boaters should avoid running Great Falls when visitation in the park is high. Morning runs are best. If you must go later in the day, go in a group no larger than four (4) and finish quickly. Never go in a large group, spend excessive time scouting, or carry back up for repeat runs when the park is crowded. Know the hazards of this class 5+ rapid before deciding to run it. Be aware that some of the dangers

Canyon Creek (WA) Hydro Dam Proposal Dead in the Water

January 15, 1998

Until recently, a Class IV-V lower Canyon Creek whitewater run in Southwestern Washington was under the threat of being destroyed by a proposed hydroelectric project that would have diverted a substantial portion of the creek’s flow into a pipe for power generation. Thankfully, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pulled the plug on the project last December. Dam developer Walter Musa had had his sights set on developing Canyon Creek for years but seemed to be waiting for power prices

Elwha Dam Removal Comments

December 22, 1994

December 22, 1994 Ms. Sarah Bransom National Park Service Western Team 12795 Alameda Parkway Denver, CO 80225-0287 RE: Elwha River Ecosystem Restoration Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Ms. Bransom: The American Whitewater Affiliation (AWA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Elwha River Ecosystem Restoration Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The American Whitewater Affiliation (AWA) is a national organization with a membership of over 3800 individual whitewater boating enthusiasts and more than 100 local canoe club affiliates, representing approximately 30,000

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November 30, 1899

AW’s River Stewardship team represents paddlers’ interests to restore rivers, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management and protect public access for responsible recreational use. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Join Today by Clicking Here Also, log in to our web site and receive our monthly AW Beta e-news. American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.

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