50 Years on the River: Whitewater, Dam Fights & the Klamath with Bill Cross | Go Wildly Podcast

50 Years on the River: Whitewater, Dam Fights & the Klamath with Bill CrossEpisode 35 | Go Wildly PodcastBill Cross has been running rivers and fighting to protect them for nearly 50 years. In this episode we talk about his 1977 start, the Save the Stanislaus campaign, Undam the Klamath, what dam removal takes, building coalitions, river access, persevering through slow conservation work, advice for his younger self, trusted gear, Southern Oregon recommendations, and how he wants to be remembered.Links & MentionsAmerican Whitewater: americanwhitewater.orgARTA: arta.orgWhiteWater Voyages: whitewatervoyages.comWestern Whitewater: From the Rockies to the Pacific (1994) — check your local libraryActive Listener OffersSOMA — 2-Week Free Trial + 6-month membership: southernoregonmartialarts.comROW Adventures — Code GOWILDLY, $100 off any multi-day trip 2026-2027: rowadventures.com/multi-day-rafting-tripsLean In Breathwork — Code GOWILDLY, 20% off sauna sessions: calvinlivingston.comFollow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.comHosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared MastersKeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, outdoor podcast, Emily Berlant, Heather White, Bill Cross, whitewater rafting, river conservation, dam removal, Klamath River dam removal, Stanislaus River, Save the Stanislaus, Undam the Klamath, Rogue River, American Whitewater, ARTA, WhiteWater Voyages, Western Whitewater guidebook, river advocacy, coalition building, whitewater history, river access, Ashland Oregon, Southern Oregon rivers, rafting Oregon, kayaking Oregon, conservation podcast, outdoor adventure, legacy