Other Links 

There are a lot of cool sites out on the web that are of value to the paddling community.  Here are a few that we think are worthy of your attention.  The WKCC does not officially endorse or support any of the sites listed here. If you know of a site that you think may be of interest to our members, please contact us.

Shuttle Services

• See the Shuttle Services List 
  

Safety / Education / Training

• American Whitewater: Safety
  Information every boater/river person should know. 
• American Canoe Association
  The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education.
• Sundance Kayak School 
  Beginner to Advanced instruction on the Rogue.
  
• Rescue 3 International
  Based in California, offers training all over the world.
• Wet Planet Whitewater
  Offers kayak courses and clinics for people of different experience levels:  those looking to improve their kayaking skills and/or to enjoy the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
• eNRG Kayaking
  Training, rentals, guided trips.
• River House Outdoor Center
  Classes and trips run by City of Eugene.
• complete-knot-list 
  Animated video demonstrating how to tie numerous knots. 
• Online CPR Certification
  Online CPR training, first aid courses, bloodborne pathogen classes, and a number of other certification options that are designed to help the general public gain the CPR skills and knowledge needed to help save a life.
• Northwest Rafting Company
  In person training courses         Online whitewater courses
• Beginner's Guide to Canoeing 
  Basic information
• National Center for Cold Water Safety
  

River Levels / Ocean Conditions

• Oregon River Levels 
  Pat Welch's excellent page of Oregon river levels. Also includes calculations for many runs that don't have gages.
• Oregon Ocean Surf Forecast
  Current ocean/surf conditions and forecasts.
• Northwest River Forecast Center
  NOAA river level forecasts for many rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
• NOAA Pacific NW Snow Conditions
  
• USGS Oregon Streamflow
  Current and recent levels for many Oregon streams.
• American Whitewater River Levels
  Ratings and current levels of many Oregon streams.
  
• Army Corps of Engineers - Willamette Basin
  Current levels for dam-controlled lakes/streams in the Willamette basin.
• Army Corps of Engineers - Rogue Basin
  Current levels for dam-controlled lakes/streams in the Rogue basin.
• OSMB Reported Obstructions Alerts
  Posted river/water hazards.

Maps

• To be updated

Social Media 

• Eugene Kayaker Facebook Group
  PDXKayaker 
  PUBLIC Facebook page for kayakers in the Portland Area and beyond.
• Cascade Canoe (and Kayak) Club
• Salem Whitewater Facebook Page
• Southern Oregon Kayakers Facebook Group
  

River Conservation

• Water Cycle Glossary Of Terms
  Definitions of terms related to Earth's water cycle. Thanks Mariah!
• American Whitewater
  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.
  
• River Network
  River Network cooperates with hundreds of grassroots organizations around the country to improve the quantity and quality of freshwater that supports all life.
• River Management Society
  A network that connects those who work in and in support of rivers.
• WaterWatch of Oregon
  WaterWatch of Oregon is a hardworking and effective river conservation organization devoted to restoring and protecting natural flows in Oregon's world-class rivers and streams.
• USA Congress
  Source for info on House and Senate bills.

Equipment Retailers/Rentals/Outfitters

• Outdoor Play
  Large online retailer of boating and other outdoor equipment and gear.
  
• Kayak Academy 
  Complete kayaking retailer and repair shop with quick certified Kokatat dry suit repair.
• Alder Creek 
  Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is a premiere kayak, canoe & stand up paddle store and kayak school in Oregon. They have three locations in Portland, Oregon.
• Peak Sports
  Peak Sports has been an independently owned and operated outdoor store and bike shop in Corvallis Oregon since 1972.
• NRS 
  Extensive product line and great service.
• Next Adventure Paddle Sports Center
  Portland's Alternative Sporting Goods store. New, used, and closeout gear for camping, climbing, kayaking, snow sports, and apparel at great prices.
  
• Oregon Paddle Sports
  Oregon Paddle Sports is a retail/rental store for paddlers.  Offering kayaks, canoes, sea-kayaks and rafts, paddling gear and accessories, training and guided trips.   Located in West Eugene.
  
• UO Outdoor Program
  Raft/kayak/SUP and associated gear rentals. Membership required -- see link.
• Redwood Rides
  Smith River, Northern California, guided tours
  
• Salem Kayak Rentals

Other

• Oregon Kayaking 
  THE web resource for class IV-V paddling in Oregon.
• Canoe and Kayak Oregon
  Paddling advocacy site and blog focusing on easy recreational trips in Oregon
• Kayak Tillamook
  Oregon Coast Eco Tour & Guide Service
• Kayak Fishing Beginner Guide

* The WKCC does not officially endorse or support any of the sites listed here. This is merely a collection of sites that we believe our members may find to be of use or interest. If you know of a site that you think may be of interest to our members, please contact us.