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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Russell Fork Rendezvous October 21 – 23 Elkhorn City, KY

Join us in a celebration of the paddling culture, on and off the river, at the 23rd... [read more]

Help Protect Flathead River Tributaries (MT)

Next month marks the 40th anniversary of the designation of Montana's four Wild and Scenic Rivers (3... [read more]

A monumental win for the Dolores and Colorado’s Rivers!

Colorado, Sept. 2016 – After another lengthy round of meetings between American Whitewater and our conservation partners,... [read more]

Oregon Seeks Comment on Chetco and Molalla State Scenic Waterways

Earlier this year, Oregon Governor Kate Brown designated portions of the Molalla and Chetco Rivers as the... [read more]

TAKE ACTION!! Protect OR’s NF Smith Watershed!

The Oregon Water Resources Department recently proposed a new rule that will protect the instream uses of... [read more]

Ohiopyle (PA) Over the Falls Festival Oct 1, 2016

American Whitewater "Ohiopyle Over the Falls Festival" will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Come on... [read more]

AW/VPC Appeal Vermont Move to Restrict Boating on Green River

American Whitewater and Vermont Paddlers Club today appealed the decision by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation... [read more]

American Whitewater’s GoreFest 2016!

It’s safe to say that Gore Fest 2016 was a huge success! The weekend was host to... [read more]
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