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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater 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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