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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Hoosic River Flows & Access (NY)

On June 10 & 11, 2003, a flow study was conducted by American Whitewater with the cooperation... [read more]

Moose River Relicensing (NY)

New York's Moose River was first run in 1977 or 1978 and was shortly thereafter threatened by... [read more]

Boundary Creek Defense (ID)

Boundary Creek is a premiere creek run located in the Panhandle of Northern Idaho, and also is... [read more]

Upper Yough Releases (MD)

A new permit issued In April of 2007 by the Maryland Department of the Environment instituted a... [read more]

Restoring the White Salmon River and Enhancing Opportunities to Enjoy the River (WA)

Working closely with partner organizations, American Whitewater has played a leading role in stewardship projects addressing both... [read more]

Upper Yough Access (MD)

The Upper Youghiogheny River in western Maryland has long been a premier destination for whitewater paddlers on... [read more]

Cuyahoga Restoration (OH)

For many paddlers and river advocates, the story of the Cuyahoga River has been one of persistence... [read more]

Snake River Restoration (ID, OR, WA)

Encompassing 250,000 square miles, the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia and Snake River system represents a vast network of... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Forest Service Abandons Idaho River Protections

On January 10th, the U.S. Forest Service released the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the updated... [read more]

2025 Southeast Advanced Release Schedule

American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]

2024 Board Of Directors Election – Current Members Please Vote Now!

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

Help Determine the Future for a Free Flowing Lower Snake River

Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is requesting public input on a survey to determine recreational... [read more]

2024 American Whitewater Calendar Now Available!

Each year, we collect the best photos from our gracious (and incredibly talented) community and pick out... [read more]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directs CSX to stop mining Nolichucky River

Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to CSX Transportation, ordering the rail... [read more]

Last Chance to Support River Access in Colorado TODAY!

It’s that time of year again! Colorado Gives Day and early giving is happening now through December... [read more]

Low-Head Dam Inventory Included in 2024 Water Resources Development Act

American Whitewater was successful in getting a national low-head dam inventory into the final Water Resources Development... [read more]
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