Bill, a Waterblogged reader, asked, “What is the name for the type of raft that has two pontoons with one oarsman in the center. Are their trips with this type of raft?”

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In no particular order, here are thoughts and voting records from the leading 2008 presidential candidates on Energy & Oil and the Environment: Edwards: Protect ANWR, lead in global warming battle. (Mar 2004) Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002) Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001) Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000) McCain: Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005) Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005) Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003) Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003) Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002) Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000) Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)

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Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’  –Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year on the third Monday of January, schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close to celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a day to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples… a time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.

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We teamed up with our partner Teva, the high performance outdoor footwear brand, for a one-of-a-kind rafting and product testing expedition on Idaho’s Main Salmon River last summer. The trip featured six days of rafting and five nights of camping, over 80 miles of Class III whitewater and two free pairs of Teva sport sandals. This unique vacation included the opportunity to meet the Teva Product Team and field test footwear for a real outdoor footwear brand. Check out our 2008 Teva Product Testing Trips.

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The League of Conservation Voters Environmental Scorecard provides objective, factual information about the most important environmental legislation considered and the corresponding voting records of all members of Congress. It represents a consensus of experts from more than 20 respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which members should be graded. Scores are calculated on a scale of 0 to 100 based on the number of pro-environment votes cast out of the total number measured. Absences are counted as a negative vote. In no particular order, here’s the League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Environmental Scorecard for… John McCain – 26

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Curt, our operations manager for our Idaho river trips, just gave us some good news… The snow pack is doing very well.  December was over 100% of normal in most areas except the south where the Owyhee drainage is.  Since January 1, the storm track has hammered the area, especially the Owyhee basin so all are above 118% of normal, including the Owyhee. If this pace keeps up, it will be a big year.  The bottom line:  this is an excellent start to a potential end of six years of dry conditions.

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The Snow Water Equivalents (inches) for Central Sierra is at 96% percent of normal for this date — significantly better than it was just a month ago when we were at 24% of normal.  A series of powerful, cold storm systems brought some real precipitation to California in early January, along with heavy snowfall in the mountains.  Translation:  it’s looking to be a great California whitewater rafting season.

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Congratulations to Steve and Kathy Hendersen who defied Unca John, solved his anagram and were the lucky names drawn from the hat. There weren’t many who answered correctly, so congrats to those of you who did outsmart John-resident O.A.R.S. genius. The answers… MANIAC SNEAKER – Snake, American HOORAY LOCOWEED – Owhyee, Colorado NURSE DANCE JAM – San Juan, Merced MONUMENTAL SOUL- Tuolumne, Salmon LAUGHTER AMOK – Klamath, Rogue NATURALISTS FISH – Stanislaus, Firth LEVIATHAN HITS SUN – Tatshenshini, Luva ROACH MILK – Chilko, Ram LIMP NAIL IN KAYAK – Klinaklini, Yampa A TUNEFUL REFUGE – Green, Futaleufu

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You’re never too old to feel young… or too young to be wise. Here is footage of California fourth graders having an exciting day on the South Fork American River… and sharing astute observations for those considering a whitewater rafting trip. South Fork of the American River

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Here’s a sneak peek of the upcoming 3-D IMAX film Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk featuring songs and music from the Dave Matthews Band. The film is presented by our friends at Teva. (We provided logistics and promotional support.) The film, produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films, premieres on March 14, 2008 in anticipation of World Water Day. The movie chronicles Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis, and their daughters, as they journey down the Colorado River. Grand Canyon IMAX Trailer

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