ivers know no human-defined boundaries. They trickle, meander, flow, and thunder through whatever the topography and geology allow. We draw shapes on maps to help define the land surrounding our rivers. Yet across the United States, federal and state laws indicate that rivers and the water they convey are a public good that citizens have the right to access, float, and enjoy, regardless of the lines we draw on paper. American Whitewater is dedicated to upholding these laws and standing up for the public's right to access our public lands and rivers. Without public
