Events News

Ohiopyle State Park is conducting a public open house on Saturday, Nov 22, 2008, at 1 pm to 5pm to gather input and feedback on a new proposal for private boater access to Ohiopyle Falls. The open house is a chance for the boating community to review the new park proposal, ask questions of park staff and provide comments.

Due to the prolonged absence of southeastern rainfall, American Whitewater received the following letter from the Southern Company (Georgia Power) dated October 22, canceling fall releases on the Tallulah River. The Southern Company letter is posted on the "read more" link.

Despite overnight temperatures dipping into the 20’s this year’s Moosefest was a great time as always. Plus, unlike some years, there was no need to dig through snow to get to your gear in the morning as skies were clear and the sun shinning for most of the weekend.

This weekend (Oct. 18th), come renew or start your membership with American Whitewater in Old Forge, NY at the ever-popular Moosefest. Stop by the membership table and show your love and support for your favorite whitewater non-profit. Plus meet pro paddler and Team Dagger member Corey Volt and AW's Jeff Paine who will both be manning the table.

AW will be set up at Mountainman Outdoors Supply Company on Saturday, Oct. 18th, from 4-6PM. Later on that evening AW will be setting up at one of the local pubs, Slickers, from 10PM-12AM.

Come dressed as your favorite rapid on the Green at the "GREEN-O-WEEN" benefit for American Whitewater, Oct 30th at Asheville Pizza Company.

Thursday, October 9th, the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival comes to Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, Merrimon Ave. Films start at 7:00PM.

Wow, what a festival!

Not only was it the 25th anniversary of the Gauley Fest but ask almost anyone who was there and you’ll hear the same thing “It was the best Gauley Fest ever!” Not only was there beautiful weather with clear blue skies but throw in the industries biggest and best vendors with whitewater enthusiasts from all over and you’ve got a recipe for an outstanding event!

With the proceeds of the event being used to support the stewardship work of American Whitewater.

This year’s Feather River Festival will occur at the September Feather Release.  Come on out and enjoy the festivities.

Join the 25th Annual Gauley River Festival in Summersville, WV this weekend September 19-21.

As part of the Yuba/Bear relicensing, Fordyce Creek and Canyon Creek will be flowing at the end of August and in September.  Come out and enjoy the flows and help us gather information on these runs.

Come out and support the American River Festival this weekend September 5th -7th.  Help raise awareness and for American Whitewater and other great local causes.  This event is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.  Support for American Whitewater generated at this event will go to the Larry Berg California River Stewardship Fund.

Ladies of the Lower G returns to Gauley Fest!

Spend a day paddling with Anna Levesque on the Lower Gauley and raise money for AW! What's not to love?

If you haven't heard of the Ladies of the Lower G event it's an annual event that Anna Levesque of Girls at Play and North American River Runners

(NARR) put on around Gauely Fest. All the ladies who sign up spend the day boating down the Lower Gauley with Anna and others for the low, low price of just $40. This even includes "shuttles, a hot lunch catered by NARR, and after-paddling drinks..."

The American Whitewater membership tent will be at the Nantahala Outdoor Center for this year's Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF). Note the date change from last year, 2008 dates are September 26-28.

Take a drive out to the Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford, NY this weekend for two days of clinics and competition.

The schedule of events at Lockapalooza will feature boatercross, rodeo, whitewater clinics, plus a plastic slalom race. Not to mention plenty of opportunities for spectators to enjoy the show too.

Most importantly, there will be American Whitewater signup forms for you to fill out to join your favorite whitewater-enthusiast-supporting non-profit.

Enjoy some food off the grill or try out the tamer side of kayaking in flatwater kayak demos from Eastern Mountain Sports. Plus, when dark descends they'll be getting out the kayaking videos for some fun viewing.

Check out the website for all the latest information and enjoy the show!

On August 23, 2008 AW will be running Ohiopyle Falls during this one day event and festival.

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.

The Rock Creek release on the Feather River has been postponed again one week because of the new fire in the Feather River Canyon.

 

This Saturday be sure to check out American Whitewater’s Deerfield River Festival in Charlemont, MA.

The Deerfield Fest has a ton of things to do and will feature vendors, food, boat raffles, a silent auction, plus – and most importantly – the chance to begin or renew an AW membership! Not to mention all the proceeds of the event go towards funding American Whitewater’s important mission.

American Whitewater is looking for more story and photo contributions from canoeists, rafters, and C1ers. If you've always wished our magazine highlighted more folks who paddle like you do--with a single blade--this is your chance to make it happen.

Great Falls, MD and VA - July 11-13th

This summer, beat the heat with a refreshing cocktail of whitewater paddling at the 18th Annual Potomac Whitewater Festival.  The spectacular race over Great Falls will make your heart rush as world-class paddlers venture down the rough waters of the mighty Potomac.  

The Festival will also bring together paddlers of all skill levels through a number of events such as on-water clinics, the classic attainment (paddling upstream against the clock) and squirt boating events, the ever exciting boater-cross, the gravity- defying freestyle competition...

There's still snow in the mountains and flows have been great all spring as boaters from across Washington state gear up to host the Wenatchee River Festival on one of the region's premiere whitewater rivers. Boaters from across the Pacific Northwest will all converge on the town of Cashmere this weekend for a great weekend of fun and activities on the water.

The District Engineer from the US Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled an additional THIRD public hearing to be held in conjunction with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project.The public hearing will be held MONDAY, JUNE 16th in Fort Collins, Colorado at 425 West Prospect Road. The open house will start at 4:00 pm, hearing to begin at 6:00 pm.

American Whitewater commissioned the consulting firm Crane Associates of Burlington, Vermont to conduct an Economic Impact Study on Gauley Festival. Crane Associates specializes in the economics of rivers and natural resources. They help communities find their balance between sustainable economic development and natural resource protection.

The 4th Annual Yough Festival and 28th Annual Upper Yough Race will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Race registration will take place on July 26, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.

AW is pleased to announce the schedule for new whitewater pulse flows on the Black Canyon of the Bear River in Southeastern Idaho.  At the same time we would like to recognize the volunteer largely responsible for these releases.  Sixteen whitewater pulse flows could begin as early as the first weekend in April.