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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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