Sedimentation and Dam Removal: Bringing a River Back to Life

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 36, 2023.

News Watch Sedimentation and Dam Removal: Bringing a River Back to Life American Rivers - One of the primary concerns when planning for dam removal is the impact of sediment transport on water quality, river health, and the communities that depend on healthy rivers. Sediment forms when rocks and soil weather and erode. All Is Ready for First Paracanoe World Titles for 2023 ICF - The scene is set for intense paracanoe finals at the ICF World Championships in Duisburg, with world and Paralympic champions locked in to do battle over the coming three days. Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup Ends in Paris ICF - The three-day ICF sprint and paracanoe world cup in Paris has come to an end with double gold on the final day to New Zealand and Hungary. Revisiting Old Favorites Trash Paddler - Visited a couple of old favorites this past week. On Monday I launched at the Pauchaug Brook Wildlife Management Area Boat Launch in Northfield, MA and headed upstream to the hydro-electric station at Vernon, VT (above photo). Though it's one of my favorite stretches of the Connecticut River it'd been four years since I'd last paddled it. OIA in D.C. Notes From the Hill: June-July 2023 Outdoor Industry Association - Experts' recent announcement that July was officially the warmest month on record only further illustrates the need for climate positive industries that seek to protect our lands, waters, and the 168.1 million people who participate in outdoor recreation every year. Merrimack Quiet/Assabet Churning Trash Paddler - Found the Merrimack River to be a very quiet place this past Wednesday morning.  Carrington and Vincent Star on Final Day in Duisburg ICF - New Zealand's Lisa Carrington continued an unbeaten run in the women's K1 200 that stretches back to 2011, while Canada's Katie Vincent picked up three gold on a dramatic final day of competition at the ICF Canoe Sprint world championships in Duisburg. Report of the XXV ENCOB: River Protection and Water Management in Brazil International Rivers - With the impacts of climate change increasing, the law has been a great ally in the protection of natural systems worldwide. Statement | International Coalition to Free Vietnam's Climate Leaders' Response to the UNDP's First Public Speech About the Draft JETP Resource Mobilization Plan International Rivers - On August 11, 2023, UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam, Ms. Ramla Khalidi, delivered a speech at the consultation workshop for the draft "Resource Mobilization Plan" (RMP) – essentially the implementation plan – for Viet Nam's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).  Civil Society Organizations Continue to Call for More Effective Consultation Processes From the Inter-American Development Bank International Rivers - Yesterday, International Rivers joined organizations from Latin America and the United States with a new open letter to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn. The Product Profile | RTM Paname Kayak Session - This new section is all about helping paddlers learn more about the latest products on the paddlesports market. By chatting with designers and experts within the brands, we uncover the design and function behind these products. Explore the stories, craftsmanship, and innovative features that make these products stand out. Join us as we bring you exclusive insights to help you to make the right decisions for your paddling sessions. Val Di Femme Outdoor Becomes IRF Rafting Operator Accredited International Rafting Federation - Recently Val di Femme Outdoor, which is in Cavalese, Italy, received the IRF's Rafting Operator Accreditation (ROA). They are a small company which usually have about four guides per season, and on bigger trips they sometimes use freelance guides from around the town where they are based. Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho Down Traversing - Cool evenings and misty mornings will have you digging in your pack for a sweater but as temperatures fluctuate throughout the seasons, sometimes you need a little more of a buffer. The Great Tow Tether Debate Paddling Life - The Great Tow Tether / Cow Tail Debate Yes, this debate was just brought up again by Abe Herrera and Kevin Cripps in the podcast, Tales from the Cripps. I thought there could be more detailed pros and cons of these tow tethers laid out in an article online for the masses. Nantahala Outdoor Center Wrapping Up Its 50th Year of Instruction and Innovation Paddling Life - Just one year after opening, in 1973, the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) held its first ever whitewater rafting clinic, taking more than 70 participants on both the Chattahoochee River in Georgia and the Nantahala River in North Carolina.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in September 1. Eric Jackson 2. Kai Lenny 3. Peter Kauzer Videos Indiana 14' Touring SUP (MaurusStrobel) 2023 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships - an event for all! Perfect Ocean Racing downwind conditions in Perth Susquehanna River Fallfsh! #shorts #fishing #susquehannariver First Paddle of the Eco Friendly Melker Rodloga

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