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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

May June American Whitewater Journal Hot Off the Press!

The newest edition of the American Whitewater Journal is now available online. American Whitewater member's print editions... [read more]

Help Us Understand Boating on the Lower Chiwawa River (WA)

Do you paddle the Lower Chiwawa River outside of Leavenworth, WA? Your input is needed.Chelan County has... [read more]

2025 Gauley Fest Vendor Registration is Live!

We’re excited to kick start 2025 Gauley Fest planning! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of... [read more]

Notice: Web Users May Need to Reset Passwords

Heads up that American Whitewater updated our website on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and website users will... [read more]

American Whitewater Releases New River Guide App!

American Whitewater is excited to announce the release of our new mobile app, available for both ios... [read more]

Congress Thinks You Don’t Care About Public Lands and Rivers

Last week, the US House Natural Resources Committee passed a budget-related bill that–if it becomes law–will sell... [read more]

California 2025 Recreational Releases Reminder & Updates

American Whitewater and California boaters are victims of our own success. As a result of over two... [read more]

Volunteers needed: Help keep Mokelumne Big Bar Launch open! (CA)

The Bureau of Land Management’s Big Bar Launch facility off of Highway 49 is the only legal... [read more]
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