William Strong on American Whitewater
Professionally active as a therapist in Denver, William Strong serves as a committed member of American Whitewater.
A nonprofit organization founded in 1954, American Whitewater actively engages in nationwide efforts to restore and conserve whitewater resources in the United States. The organization exists as the principal advocate for protecting America’s whitewater systems. Over the course of its history, American Whitewater has contributed to many notable conservation accomplishments, such as successfully working to remove more than a dozen river dams. Current efforts continue to remove several more dams located in the western states. The American Whitewater’s National Stewardship Director coordinates the conservation, education, activism, and river safety efforts of the organization’s members and volunteers.
American Whitewater is also recognized as an original member of the Hydropower Reform Coalition and the Outdoor Alliance. After more than 50 years in operation, American Whitewater remains true to the important objectives it was founded upon.
American Whitewater currently maintains a diverse membership, including more than 100 paddling club affiliates. Each year, the organization collects dues from more than 5,000 individual members. Beyond conservation, American Whitewater and its members actively promote river safety for all whitewater sports. Further information regarding the organization can be found online at AmericanWhitewater.org.
