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Share the Love at Deerfield Festival Weekend – June 24-26 (MA)

Boaters from throughout the northeast will come together on June 24-26 in Charlemont, MA to celebrate the Deerfield River. The Deerfield Fest celebrates the transformation of the Deerfield River into a center for outdoor recreation in western Massachusetts following the signing of the historic settlement agreement with hydropower utilities more than 20 years ago. The event is AW's biggest fundraiser in the northeast. The Deerfeild Fest will be held on June 25th at the Charlemont Fairgrounds from 3-11 pm and

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Take Action to Protect Kalmiopsis Rivers (OR/CA)!

Mining companies want to develop nickel strip mines on public lands in southwest Oregon’s Kalmiopsis region, threatening several cherished whitewater rivers in SW Oregon and NW California. Rough and Ready Creek, the Wild and Scenic Illinois River, Baldface Creek, and the Wild and Scenic North Fork and mainstem Smith Rivers are all at risk. Nearby Hunter Creek and Pistol River on Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast are also threatened. “¨   American Whitewater has been working with our partners to protect

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River Stewardship T Shirts Available From FLOAT For A Limited Time in May

THIS WEEK ONLY! American Whitewater is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with FLOAT to bring you limited edition river stewardship T shirts available this week only! For every shirt sold FLOAT will donate $8 to American Whitewater to help us restore rivers. Head on over to www.float.org and SHOP today – lots of fun colors to choose from!

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Plans to Dewater Upper SF and Silver Forks of the American River (CA)

IRRIGATION DISTRICT PLANS TO DEWATER UPPER SOUTH FORK AND SILVER FORKS OF THE AMERICAN RIVER (CA) by John Simpkin   American Whitewater is actively monitoring a water storage project that the El Dorado Irrigation District is proposing on Alder Creek that will deeply impact the South and Silver Forks of the American River. Resurrecting a plan from the 1970s, the District has submitted the Alder Reservoir Concept for funding consideration to the California Water Commission. Under Proposition 1, which implements

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Harpers Ferry Access Options at Outfitters Clarified for 2016

Over the past couple years American Whitewater has been working with regional paddlers, the National Park Service, and other interested folks to improve river access on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers near Harpers Ferry, WV. Based on significant outreach efforts, we published a River Access Plan highlighting opportunities and limitations in improving river access. We are now working to implement several elements of the Plan. One outcome of that effort has been recognition of the parking, access, and shuttle services

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May/June AW Journal in the Library Now!

The May/June issue of the AW Journal features "A Lifetime of Memories on the French Broad". This issue includes. . . *   Colorado Flood Recovery *   Hiwassee Dries – A Rare Delight *   Remembrance Edward (Ted) Acton *   Another Day, Another Dam *   . . .and much more Current members – Read the issue now! Not a current member – Join or Renew!

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Gauley Fest – Join us in Summersville, WV September 15-18, 2016

Gauley Fest. . .bigger and better every year! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted the flows on the Gauley River, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest river festival in the world. It's a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendors in the boating community. Vendor registration is now open and we encourage you to reserve your space now! Registration for Basic and Non-Profit booth space purchases are available online

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Tell the NRCS Thank You for the successful Green River Diversion Project.

  Green River, UT – American Whitewater is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Green River Dam rehabilitation project. The restoration of the last major in-stream barrier to fish and paddlers between Flaming Gorge and the confluence with the Colorado River is a win for all involved: it will now have safe boat passage, along with maintaining fish passage and the agricultural importance of the dam. AW would like to thank our partners for supporting efforts to improve

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Save the Date: 2016 Gore Fest presented by American Whitewater

Bond, Colorado –  American Whitewater announces the 2016 Gore Canyon Race and Festival August 26th-28th at Rancho del Rio, CO.  In addition to the famous Class V downriver race through Gore Canyon, the festival also includes a family fun float through Little Gore Canyon (class II/III), a freestyle rodeo at the Gore Canyon Whitewater Park, and SUP downriver and cross races.  Check out the weekend schedule below.  This years Festival, including camping, food, and entertainment, will be held at Rancho del

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CT River Update: AW Responds to Flow Study, License Application (MA/VT/NH)

The relicensing of 5 hydropower projects along the Connecticut River is moving closer to conclusion with the release of the whitewater boating study report for Bellows Falls and Sumner Falls (NH/VT). American Whitewater and its affilliates Appalachian Mountain Club and New England FLOW filed comments today in support of the study conclusion that valuable whitewater boating opportunities exist at both locations. At Sumners Falls, our goal is to assure that scheduled releases are provided throughout the boating season, and the

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Rehabilitation Project of Green River Dam Nears Completion

  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Utah, in conjunction with the Green River Conservation District and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), will open the Green River Dam rehabilitation project to interested members of the public and media on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Emery County. The event will take place at the project site via Hastings Road at 11:00 am. American Whitewater worked to secure safe boat passage at the dam

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2016 Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign Grant

American Whitewater and Clif Bar are pleased to announce the Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign, pledging $2,500 to American Whitewater Affiliate Clubs for river stewardship work. Funding for this program is provided by the Clif Bar partnership with American Whitewater. Clubs have the opportunity to apply for one of two $1,250 grants.    Grants will be distributed to clubs for projects that promote river stewardship, conservation, access and/or safety on rivers in the United States. All submissions must be received

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Dolores River Release Updates for April 2016 – CO

Over the past several months, AW and our partners in the Dolores River basin have been studying anticipated runoff and inflows into McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado, and discussing how best to provide optimal paddling condition n the lower Dolores River. The most recent forecast was released Today, and a summary of earlier forecasts follows below. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Although Colorado’s upper Dolores Basin caught some of the April 15 -18 storms that dumped nearly 4 feet in some

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Dolores River Release Updates for April 2016 – CO

Over the past several months, AW and our partners in the Dolores River basin have been studying anticipated runoff and inflows into McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado, and discussing how best to provide optimal paddling condition n the lower Dolores River. The most recent forecast was released Today, and a summary of earlier forecasts follows below. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Although Colorado’s upper Dolores Basin caught some of the April 15 -18 storms that dumped nearly 4 feet in some

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GIveBIG Day is May 3rd!

Happy spring! As another great paddling season comes into focus, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American Whitewater on GiveBig Day – Tuesday, May 3rd. GiveBIG is a one day event through the Seattle Foundation that makes your donation to American Whitewater go further.    “¨   It's a great way to support our efforts which are exclusively focused on conserving and restoring whitewater rivers. Protecting free-flowing rivers, restoring flows to impacted rivers and ensuring that the public

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Access to the Middle Fork Feather Restored!

Milsap Bar Road was closed on April 7th due to storm damage, and Plumas National Forest projected that the road would remain closed until mid summer. Milsap Bar is the only access road to the famed Devils Canyon and Bald Rock Canyon runs on the Middle Fork Feather, which are considered classics in California and around the world. The river is also one of the original eight Wild and Scenic Rivers. After receiving news of the closure, AW California Stewardship

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An Evening on the Elwha at Town Hall Seattle May 12

Please join us for "An Evening on the Elwha," at the Town Hall Seattle. More than two years have passed since the completion of the dam removal project on Washington's Elwha River. Now, this rich ecological system is coming back to life before our eyes. On May 12, we are honored to be co-hosting "An Evening on the Elwha," where we will hear renowned experts from the field discuss the Elwha's unprecedented and fascinating transformation.    When: Thursday, May 12,

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Weber River Whitewater Study—Focus Group May 3, Ogden, UT

PacifiCorp is hosting a whitewater focus group for the Weber River Hydroelectric Project. Focus group participants will help provide an understanding of the whitewater boating opportunities and use patterns on the reach of the Weber River downstream of the Project diversion. Environmental Resources Management will be conducting the focus group.  Your input is needed on whitewater boating opportunities, use patterns, flow preferences, and access in the Scrambled Eggs Reach. Date:  May 3, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Town:

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Soak Creek is Tennessee’s Newest Scenic River

Soak Creek has been named Tennessee’s newest Scenic River—the first to earn the designation in 15 years. A tributary of the Piney River, this free-flowing creek serves as critical habitat for the iconic species of the Cumberland Plateau and provides a wide range of outdoor opportunities for all ages as it winds through Bledsoe, Cumberland and Rhea Counties and along the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park. After unanimous bipartisan approval by the State House and Senate earlier this

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Help AW Serve You Better – Take Our Community Survey

American Whitewater is committed to providing the paddling community and our members with the highest quality service and the best representation for river stewardship. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, we are looking to examine our current performance across a range of issues critical to our success. The best way for us to do this is by asking you to participate in this community survey and to provide us with your opinion on how American Whitewater is currently

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