Volunteer Links

Last week at the Gauley River Festival, American Whitewater announced that Charlie Vincent was named the 2008 River Steward of the Year.  American Whitewater annually awards this honor to a single volunteer who has shown exceptional dedication to our river stewardship mission, and who has recently reached a major milestone in their efforts.  Charlie's decade of volunteer work on Idaho's Bear River successfully restored water to the river's Black Canyon this year. 

An alternative to Wild and Scenic River Management is currently being developed for the Upper Colorado River, that would allow water providers in Colorado to "capture" more water from the iconic western river, threatening fish and wildlife habitat, and the world class whitewater in Gore Canyon and Glenwood Canyon. American Whitewater is working to ensure that environmental and recreational flow needs are protected under the new management alternative.

Colorado- The communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte in the upper Gunnison River basin, will showcase hundreds of miles of scenic waterways and rugged recreation during the Gunnison River Festival and River Awareness Week. The schedule of events promises to deliver plenty of river fun and learning from August 14th-18th, 2008.

Lewis County PUD will be opening the gate to the Cispus River take-out on selected dates this spring and paddlers are encouraged to come take advantage of the opportunity to gain easy access to this run.