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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

Recreation Survey for Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests

Please take this survey for a study of the economic impact of rock climbing, whitewater paddling, and... [read more]

Save The Date: Wild West River Fest (WY)

Cody, Wyoming - This August 19 & 20 the Wild West Paddle Club is hosting the 2017 Wild... [read more]

Last Chance! National Monuments Review Comments

National Monuments designated under the Antiquities Act have generated considerable discussion in our nation’s capitol. First the... [read more]

Last Call! Dolores River Boater Survey – 2017

American Whitewater is conducting a survey to directly gather information from paddlers that experienced the Dolores River... [read more]

American Whitewater Urges EPA to Protect Clean Water

This week the Environmental Protection Agency announced its intention to begin the process of repealing and replacing... [read more]

Upper Yough Begins Access Donations by Phone July 4 Weekend!

Maryland's mighty Upper Yough had releases on July 1 and 3 on this very popular holiday weekend.... [read more]

NC National Forests to Host Summer Meetings on Plan Ideas

American Whitewater has been working with the US Forest Service (FS) and a diverse range of regional... [read more]

Cancelled 2017 Spring Tallulah Releases Rescheduled

Earlier this year, Georgia Power cancelled two weekends of recreational releases on Tallulah Gorge because of emergency... [read more]
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