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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

Planning Effort Underway for Nooksack River Watershed (WA)

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a new planning project that will guide recreation... [read more]

Legislative Update – LWCF & Hydropower Bill

This month, American Whitewater supporters stepped up, took action, and made a difference on two important issues... [read more]

Paddlers Rally for River Protection in Western NC

The Forest Service recently released a great list of 53 rivers and creeks they view as potentially... [read more]

West Coast River Touring by Dick Schwind

Dick Schwid’s guidebook, West Coast River Touring  is now available on the American Whitewater  website as a... [read more]

Mosquito Bridge Replacement Project – SFA below Slab Creek (CA)

            In response to American Whitewater and community advocacy to follow CA... [read more]

California State Lands Commission Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020

The California State Lands Commission (SLC) is in the final stages of updating their strategic plan through... [read more]

Yosemite Seeks Comments on Wilderness Plan

Yosemite National Park recently announced that it is beginning the process of updating its Wilderness Stewardship Plan,... [read more]

Hydropower Development at Ernies: Developer Continues to Pursue (WA)

On December 1st Black Canyon Hydro LLC filed its License Application for the Black Canyon Hydropower Project... [read more]
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