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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Job Opening – Membership Services Guru

Our longtime Membership Director, Carla Miner, has announced her retirement effective at the end of this year.... [read more]

California Canoe & Kayak – Opening Day Fundraiser for American Whitewater

Our friends at California Canoe & Kayak are ready for the 6th Annual Opening Day on the... [read more]

2018 Colorado Whitewater Events

It's that time of year folks! Colorado Event Season is soon upon us. Whether you've been training... [read more]

AW Files Protest in latest Green River Pipeline Application (UT)

Browns Park, Utah - Another attempt to pump water from the Green River, and deliver it to... [read more]

Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River (CA) – Improvements Challenged at Ward’s Ferry

Rejecting the idea that their hydroelectric project causes any impact at Ward's Ferry Bridge, Modesto and Turlock... [read more]

Ohiopyle State Park Updates River Regulations

This past fall American Whitewater met with Ohiopyle State Park managers to discuss possible updates to their... [read more]

Utah to develop Management and Mineral Leasing plans for Green & Colorado Rivers

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) is developing the first comprehensive management plans... [read more]

Take Action for Oregon’s South Umpqua!

Time is running out for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to consider the South Umpqua for... [read more]
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