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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Proposed Asphalt and Gravel Mine threatens the Upper Colorado River

A new proposal to allow the development of a 90- acre open pit mine in Eagle County... [read more]

Seeking Input on Oregon’s Proposed Non-Motorized Boating Program

For the past five years the Oregon State Marine Board has engaged with the non-motorized boating community... [read more]

Congress Approves Legislation to Count Outdoor Recreation Economy

In a strong statement of bipartisan support for the value of the outdoor recreation economy, the Senate... [read more]

Please Share Your Ocoee Opinions With Us (TN)

As you might know, the agreements that provide recreational releases on the wildly popular Ocoee River expire... [read more]

El Dorado County Threatens Access to the South Fork American River (CA)

El Dorado County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Mosquito Road Bridge Replacement... [read more]

2016 Board Of Directors Election – Current Members Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater’s membership elects Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

New Dam Proposed for Chehalis River (WA)

The Chehalis Basin is the second largest river basin in Washington State. It is a uniquely fertile... [read more]

Great Season for Releases in CA, Bad Energy Bill Looming

On October 29-30, recreational releases on the Pit 1 reach of the Pit River marked the end... [read more]
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