River Information
River levels: USGS Real-time: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/state/Virginia/
Level Forecasts: http://www.weather.gov/marfc/
Appomattox River Levels: Appomattox and Deep Creek Combined Gauges
James River at Richmond: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RMDV2
American Whitewater river information: American Whitewater Homepage
Coastal wind, water and weather conditions forecasts: Windy: North Virginia Beach weather forecast
Where to paddle
Lakes: Lakes | Virginia DWR
Rivers: Rivers & Streams | Virginia DWR
Ocean/Bays
Fishing: Where to Fish | Virginia DWR
Paddling Safety
Free online course: Smart Start for Safe Paddling - ACA (americancanoe.org)
Cold water: Perils of Cold Water (uscgaux.info)
Beginners' guide to kayaking: https://www.hmy.com/water-sports-a-beginners-guide-to-kayaking/
Weather
Swift Creek Reservoir local weather forecast: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.4103&lon=-77.6748#.ZGemJk_MKUk
Local Paddling Organizations