American Whitewater

A nonprofit organization

$6,081 raised by 36 donors

100% complete

$5,000 Goal

American Whitewater's Colorado Access Program works to improve public access to rivers and works directly with landowners, law makers, and paddlers to minimize access conflicts across the state.

Mission

American Whitewater's mission is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.

Background Statement

Founded in 1954, American Whitewater is a national non-profit organization with a mission "to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely." American Whitewater is a membership organization representing a broad diversity of individual whitewater enthusiasts, river conservationists, and more than 100 local paddling club affiliates across America. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States, and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve the goals within its mission.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

American Whitewater

other names

AW, American Whitewater Affiliation

Year Established

1954

Category

Environment, Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

395 S 2nd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623

Other

P.O. Box 1540
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Service areas

CO, US

Phone

866-262-8429

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