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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Portage Trail Secured At Millville Dam on Shenandoah

Federal regulators recently issued a new 46-year license for the Millville Dam on the Shenandoah River that... [read more]

Washington Legislature Considering Legislation That Would Limit Access

The Washington State legislature is considering a bill that could significantly impact river access in Washington State.... [read more]

Useful Whitewater Rescue Videos

I teach a fair number or ACA Safety & Rescue classes each year.  I’ve also lead numerous... [read more]

Forest Service Considers Shrinking List of Protected Rivers (ID)

The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests encompass some of the best paddling and salmon habitat in... [read more]

Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers in 2018

The 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act marks an incredible opportunity to build positive... [read more]

Catawba River Access Enhancements to Begin (NC/SC)

On December 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave Duke Energy the green light to move... [read more]

2018 Advanced Southeast Release Schedule Set!

It is looking like another great year to be a paddler in the Southeast! Over the past... [read more]

Decision Reached on Restoration of the New River Dries! (WV)

River enthusiasts will soon have new paddling opportunities on West Virginia's New River. Federal regulators issued a... [read more]
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