Here’s a release from the Paddle Sports Industry Association via PRWeb:
The third international conference for professionals creating whitewater river parks will convene in Salida, Colorado, USA May 24-27, 2010 to learn how over 100 projects similar to theirs around the world are improving rivers, offering new outdoor recreation opportunities and growing local economies. Projects range in size from a single river surfing wave with bank side access to large capacity stadiums that pump water through a self-contained system, and they are all showcasing paddling to the general public. Conference sponsors include the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group and Recreation Engineering and Planning.
“Sharing whitewater course experiences will enlighten participants and should dismantle misconceptions about the whitewater park concept, sometimes discounted as expensive projects built for a few kayakers,” notes Risa Shimoda, of The Shimoda Group, LLC. “Paddlers catalyze whitewater park projects because they see opportunities before others might. However, cities realize their value from their use by bikers, walkers and runners; river-based events, new retail establishments and value enhanced real estate.”
Here’s the website for registration, etc.: http://www.whitewatercoursesandparks.com
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