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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

Wild and Scenic 50th

In 2018 we celebrate this Wild and Scenic River and work to protect more rivers as part... [read more]

Good News for Kalmiopsis Rivers! (OR/CA)

The Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will not review a 20-year prohibition on new mining... [read more]

Seeking Input – Elwha River Bridge Design (WA)

Design for the US 101 Elwha River Bridge replacement project is proceeding forward and the Washington Department... [read more]

Help AW Serve You Better – Take Our Quick and Easy Community Survey

American Whitewater is an organization that has been serving paddlers for over 60 years. We are committed... [read more]

Wild and Scenic Study Report Released for Mokelumne (CA)

The California Natural Resources Agency recently released the draft Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic Study Report, recommending... [read more]

Top Ten Stewardship Issues for 2018

There is no shortage of stewardship work for American Whitewater in 2018. We're working towards bringing 5,000... [read more]

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, Friend of Whitewater, Prepares to Retire

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, a Pennsylvania State legislator known for his practical, problem solving approach to solving the... [read more]

SPEAK UP FOR IMPROVED ACCESS AT WARD’S FERRY BRIDGE – Tuolumne River (CA)

American Whitewater is advocating for improved access conditions at Ward’s Ferry Bridge on California’s Tuolumne River, which... [read more]
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