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On leap day, the Crystal River Wild and Scenic and Other Alternatives Feasibility Steering Committee came to a consensus on a recommendation to the Town of Marble, Gunnison and Pitkin Counties, and the Colorado River Water Conservation District to protect the Crystal River. Three subcommittees were recommended to continue to implement protection measures discussed by the steering committee over the past year. The subcommittees are based on two river protection options: a state and local approach employing an intergovernmental agreement

The 2024 Release Scedule for New York’s Adirondack Region (Moose, Beaver, Raquette) has been set and upstate paddlers can look forward to another season of great paddling on New York’s iconic rivers. Additionally, the release schedule on the Mongaup River in New York has also been set.

The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would subtly shift the rights of the public to navigate and otherwise enjoy the state’s rivers. This is the second such bill in as many years, and more legislative action is anticipated on the topic. The legislature is hearing from special interest groups that seek exclusive private rights to Georgia’s rivers, and they also need to hear from the public that is concerned for their basic rights to paddle the state’s rivers. 

A court finding overturned the Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the Uinta Oil Train Project, leading the Forest Service to withdraw the Project’s Special Use Permit. This permit removal protects the Colorado River and the classic whitewater of places like Gore Canyon (pictured), Glenwood Canyon, Westwater Canyon and so many more – for now. This is a moment for celebration! As well as a moment to commit to vigilance in protecting and stewarding the Colorado River through what is likely

This year, American Whitewater is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the Dolores River is protected now and for our future generations. We are working closely with our partners and local stakeholders to ask our congressional leaders and the Biden Administration to protect the Dolores River Canyons.  We need your help to tell decision makers why the Dolores River in southwest Colorado is so special and that it is worth protecting. For this Valentine’s Day, we are asking

On February 5, Rincon Materials Inc. will yet again bring their gravel pit mine proposal to Eagle County, this time to the Board of County Commissioners. The project proponents have been trying since 2016 to develop a mining operation in the Eagle River valley and while it hasn’t been successful yet, they are now bringing their proposal in front of the Eagle County Commissioners. The mine would span a whole mile alongside the Colorado River just upstream from the confluence

Every December, more than one thousand water managers, federal decision makers, and other stakeholders convene in Las Vegas for the Colorado River Water Users Association conference. The conference is over 75 years old and has always been held in downtown Las Vegas; attendees get the full experience walking out of the conference halls and straight into the bustling gambling and tourist scene that Vegas is known for.    At the conference, recreation typically has not had a seat at the

Take a look at some of the ambitious stewardship goals we hope to accomplish next year in our 2023 Winter Stewardship Update! You should know, we have big plans for 2024. From dam removals, new instream flows in dewatered rivers, and securing new Wild and Scenic designations, to new access sites, influencing National Forest Plans and sharing an updated American Whitewater River Safety Code, we’ll have our work cut out for us. If our past success is any indication we’ll

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American Whitewater Holiday Offer just went live! You can get a Standard Membership ($35), your choice of a navy or tan AW beanie, and a 2024 calendar (plus shipping) all for $75. Head to our membership form and snag a Holiday Offer today. This is a splendid way to support our Stewardship work at American Whitewater!  The beanies, made by Richardson, are knitted and

Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious (and incredibly talented) 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! Keep AW close all year long.  Purchase a calendar from our webstore for $25. These make the perfect gift for all the whitewater enthusiasts in your life! Calendars for those of you who receive them as

As the year comes to an end, we have a lot of successes to celebrate for our rivers in the Southern Rockies region. We could not have accomplished this much without the support from people like you! Thanks for helping us achieve all the below milestones this year. Here are some regional highlights from American Whitewater’s three pillars: Protect, restore, & enjoy!  Protect: In September, we achieved additional Wild and Scenic River eligibility protections in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison

The removal of two dams blocking Northern California’s Eel River is one step closer to happening. On November 17, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the owner of the dams, released its initial draft plan for dismantling the Scott and Cape Horn dams and relinquishing its license for the 113-year-old Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project. PG&E’s straightforward plan would remove the dams as early as 2028–a remarkably fast timeline. But it also included a more complex alternate plan put forth by