American Whitewater

We also successfully fought efforts to limit public access to rivers in North Carolina, Montana, and Georgia, preserving the freedom to paddle and explore some of the countrys most treasured waterways. Public Education: Educating and empowering the paddling community is central to our work. American Whitewater serves as the leading source of river stewardship information for paddlers and decision makers alike, with weekly updates on our website featuring news, alerts, and descriptions of nearly 6,000 whitewater runs. We reach over 50,000 people through email newsletters and action alerts, engage 35,000+ followers on social media, and publish a print journal five times a year for our 7,000 members and 80+ affiliate clubs.

In 2024, we released a fully redesigned and richly illustrated edition of our Safety Code, alongside new educational tools like hang tags and printed books. We also made a major investment in public safety by replacing our online stream gauge system with a much higher performance service. Through national media, podcasts, and direct outreach, American Whitewater continues to lead the conversation on river safety and enjoyment.