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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

Johnnies Creek Access Update (Summer 2018)

AW is pleased to offer this update on the put in for Johnnies Creek.  True Adventure Sports... [read more]

Report your encounters with Low-flying aircraft on western rivers.

Colorado River - As you may have seen reported in the news, a small aircraft (pictured) crashed... [read more]

Get Ready for Gore Fest! August 24-26th, 2018

The Gore Canyon Festival is the premiere whitewater event in Colorado. Focused around the Class IV-V downriver... [read more]

AW Volunteers Of The Month Presented By Kokatat: The AW App Team!

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Greg Lee, Rachel Jin and Alex Kerney as AW’s August Volunteers... [read more]

East Rosebud Creek is a New Wild and Scenic River!

August 2, 2018, the President's signature marked the exciting finale of nearly a decade of efforts to... [read more]

Opportunities to Enjoy Pit Falls (CA) Limited Again!

Over American Whitewater’s objections, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is again planning on a single four-day release... [read more]

American Whitewater Announces Endowment

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the creation of our first endowment ever! Thanks to long time... [read more]

Submit Your Best Photos For The AW Calendar By August 10th

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar! When The deadline is August 10th, 2018. How... [read more]
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