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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included the... [read more]

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Action Alert! Support Protection of Access to Public Waterways in Oregon

Oregon is a state renowned for its plentiful water supplies and outstanding recreation opportunities on its public... [read more]

Devils Postpile Will Be Included in Wild and Scenic Inventory!

Good news from California! After the Inyo National Forest Plan Revision Objection Resolution meeting yesterday in Bishop... [read more]

Southern Rockies Stewardship Director Job Opening

American Whitewater is hiring a new Southern Rockies Stewardship Director, following the announcement of the previous Director... [read more]

Nathan Fey Departs as Colorado Stewardship Director

It is with great appreciation that we announce that Nathan Fey will be leaving his role as... [read more]

Action Alert! Devil’s Postpile of the San Joaquin River

Calling all paddlers who've paddled or aspire to paddle the Devil's Postpile, and who could provide comments... [read more]

Green River Appeal Heads to the VT Supreme Court

American Whitewater is heading to the Vermont Supreme Court next month in its ongoing work to protect... [read more]

A Wild and Scenic Coalition is Born

In 2018, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Wild and Scenic River System.... [read more]

New American Whitewater Website Update

Here at American Whitewater we are rapidly fixing bugs and enhancing the user experience on our newly... [read more]
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