It Snowed – Is The Colorado River Saved?

It Snowed – Is The Colorado River Saved?

by | Feb 1, 2023

With the substantial amount of snow that has fallen across the Colorado River basin over the past couple of months, I have been asked many questions about the state of the drought, and whether all this precipitation will reverse the severe declines in both Lake Powell...
Great Falls Catawba Update – See You in March!

Great Falls Catawba Update – See You in March!

by | Jan 10, 2023

Following 20 years of work, American Whitewater and our partners are in the final push to have the Great Falls of the Catawba ready for flow restoration and paddling this March. We are confident releases will start in March and conditions will be prime to visit the...
New Clean Water Act Rule Released, Rivers Benefit

New Clean Water Act Rule Released, Rivers Benefit

by | Jan 4, 2023

Last week the Environmental Protection Agency released a new final rule governing which streams and wetlands will be covered by the Clean Water Act. If this sounds familiar, it is for good reason: this issue has been the subject of perennial debate and changes made by...
CSPA Marks Poe Hiking Trail Victory over PG&E

CSPA Marks Poe Hiking Trail Victory over PG&E

by | Nov 23, 2022

The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA), along with American Whitewater (AW), scored a significant victory on October 20, 2022 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order reaffirming a requirement that Pacific Gas and Electric Company must construct a “Poe Hiking Trail” along the North Fork Feather River.

Sound Rivers: Keepers of the Neuse River

Sound Rivers: Keepers of the Neuse River

by | Nov 21, 2022

Progress is the reason American Rivers named the Neuse River its 2022 River of the Year — progress since the passage of the Clean Water Act 50 years ago and progress that is yet to come. None of it could be accomplished without the dedication and determination of the...