Conservation and Rafting

• American White-water AW are responsible for conservation and restoration of American White-water rivers
• Conservation and Access Issues From American Whitewater; 2002, but the issues are always relevant
• Friends of the River A Californian based conservation group identify the important issues.
• White-water conservation By Davey Ahern, mostly relating to kayak racing

Rafting Organisational bodies in the USA

• United States Rafting Association ensures the United States is represented in international competition, promotes the sport of raft racing in the United States from a local level to a national level,with teams selected through the National Championships (Whitewater Cup). Events, Blog with news/ results. images.
• US Whitewater Racing Association dedicated to assisting paddlers in organizing whitewater races.Regional events, National and Global events, forum
• Colorado Whitewater An all-volunteer organization that promotes the sport of whitewater paddling in the Rocky Mountain Region. We introduce new paddlers to whitewater, teach paddling technique, promote and teach whitewater safety, and support racing and freestyle competitions.
• American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.
• Idaho Whitewater Association
• North West Rafters Association look after rafters in the region and organise the Western Whitewater Championship Series

Rafting Venues in the USA

• The Ozark Whitewater Page The Arkansas and Missouri paddlers club - trips, offers a local river guide, and posts photos and a message board

Rafting Forums in the USA

• California Whitewater Community

Rafting Organisational bodies in New Zealand

• New Zealand Rafting Association founded in 1996 to promote the sport of white water rafting to New Zealand and the world through collective representation.