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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [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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