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Through Outdoor Alliance, American Whitewater joined today with the Outdoor Industry Association to speak up for clean water on behalf of the millions of Americans that recreate on and near our nation's rivers and streams. The organizations submitted joint comments in support of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' proposed Clean Water Protection rule. The proposed rule was released last spring in response to rulings from the Supreme Court in 2001 and 2006 that created uncertainty about which waters

It's workplace giving season–a great way to support American Whitewater! If you are a federal employee, American Whitewater is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations through the Federal Combined Giving Campaign (yes, we're a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID #23-7083760). The federal workplace giving season began September 1 and runs through December 15th, and you can donate to American Whitewater by selecting code 11351. American Whitewater is part of the Universal Giving program, meaning you can donate to support our river

We have a great Holiday offer this year – for just $45 you get a standard one year membership with American Whitewater and a 2015 AW Calendar. Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious fans and pick out our favorites for our annual calendar, you will not be disappointed! The proceeds from our Holiday offer are used to support AW’s river stewardship. We think this is a great gift to give to any river lover. . .or a

The 2015 American Whitewater calendar is now available for purchase! Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious community and pick out our favorites for our annual calendar. Proceeds from calendar sales support our river stewardship work.   It's an awesome fundraiser and a product that we know you'll love. Place your order: http://store.americanwhitewater.org/collections/miscellaneous/products/2015-american-whitewater-calendar   Please consider picking up one today (they also make great gifts). Thanks!

American Whitewater needs your help to define flows that support the full range of whitewater boating opportunities for the Lower Spokane River in Washington (the section from T.J. Menach Bride in Spokane to Pese Plats). This survey is designed so individuals can evaluate flows, which will then help American Whitewater and our conservation partners describe how flows affect recreation quality. The Washington Department of Ecology is developing an instream flow rule and to inform this process we need to identify

Through our 60-year history the American Whitewater Journal has seen many changes. One thing remains: our Journal is the longest running whitewater paddlesports publication in the US. It has chronicled the development from kayaks that were primarily imported from Europe, to homemade glass layups, squirt boats, the rise and fall of play boats, to our current crop of creekers suitable for high gradient exploration; it has covered the evolution of rafts from army-surplus rubber tanks to today’s self-bailing, high tech,

Each year American Whitewater’s membership elects Board members to serve three-year terms. These candidates are volunteering to serve three-year terms on the American Whitewater Board of Directors. Current American Whitewater members can cast their votes through Midnight Pacific Time, December 15th. There are currently four seats open for election, you may vote for up to four candidates on the slate. The ballot for our Board of Directors election is placed online here. Thank you for your participation in this important election process.

American Whitewater is so grateful for our volunteers! Our Volunteers of the Month for November are Charlie and Karin Guilbault of California. Over the past 10 years, the Feather River Festival has grown to be the largest river festival on the West Coast. The success of this event would not be possible without key volunteers who work tirelessly to make this event a reality. Charlie and Karin Guilbault are two of those volunteers. They have been at virtually every Feather

American Whitewater works to protect and restore whitewater rivers across the country, and we rely on your ongoing support to keep us going strong. Your membership dollars and donations support our river conservation, access and safety work on the rivers that you love. Twice each year, we reach out to you to ask that you become a member or renew your membership to American Whitewater, or to consider making a tax-deductible donation. Please take a moment to see what your