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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

AW, FERC Call for Mongaup (NY) Boating Study

American Whitewater, along with Kayak and Canoe Club of New York and Appalachian Mountain Club, have joined... [read more]

Montana National Forest Proposes New River Protections

The Custer-Gallatin National Forest has proposed new protections for 18 outstanding streams in Montana through their forest... [read more]

Submit Your Best Photos for the AW Calendar by August 6th

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar! When The deadline is August 6th, 2017. How... [read more]

Oregon Environmental Quality Commission Takes Action to Protect North Fork Smith

Earlier this month the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission unanimously voted to designate the waters of the North... [read more]

Potomac River Closure for Golfing Officials Sparks Controversy

Several newspapers reported this week that the Coast Guard is proposing to close a portion of a... [read more]

AW Files Supportive Ocoee River Release Comments (TN)

Earlier today American Whitewater filed comments on the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) proposal to largely maintain the... [read more]

The July/August AW Journal Available in the Library Now!

The July/August issue of the AW Journal is available in the "Library". This issue features ‘American Whitewater's 2016... [read more]

Spill Cessation Horseshoe Bend – San Joaquin River (CA)

In high water years, the dam that controls the flow to Horseshoe Bend on the San Joaquin... [read more]
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