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AW in the MidWest
The Midwest is not particularly well known for its whitewater; however, there are hundreds of gems scattered around the region and every state boasts at least one whitewater prize.
Federal Regulators Issue New License for Fox River (WI)
posted May 25, 2011
by Thomas O'Keefe
Last week the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a new license to the City of Kaukuna for the Badger-Rapide Croche Hydroelectric Project (P-2677). We are pleased to report that they recognized whitewater recreation as a legitimate use of the Fox River and incorporated our recommendations in the new license.
Updated Layer of Wild and Scenic Rivers in Google Earth
posted March 6, 2011
by Thomas O'Keefe
We now have an updated map of all the Nation's Wild and Scenic Rivers available as a Google Earth layer that complements the data from our National Whitewater River Inventory that is also available in Google Earth.
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Associated Projects
- Black River (WI)
The Hatfield Project on the Black River diverts flow from the river natural channel. AW advocates for restored recreational opportunities and riparian protection.
- Cuyahoga Restoration (OH)
A new hydro license proposal would dewater a nice rapid and preclude opportunities for dam removal.
- Jim Falls (WI)
AW has advocated for restoration of recreational opportunities on the Chippewa River impacted by the Jim Falls Hydro Project.
- Red River (WI)
AW works for protection and restoration of the recreational and conservation values of this river corridor.
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