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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [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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