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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

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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