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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Southern Rockies End of Year Recap!

We have a lot to celebrate for our Southern Rockies rivers this year! We could not have... [read more]

Southern Rockies End of Year Recap

We have a lot to celebrate for our Southern Rockies rivers this year! We could not have... [read more]

Holiday Offer Available Now!

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American... [read more]

Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, Boaters at the Table

Last week, the Southern Rockies Team traveled to the annual Colorado River conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.... [read more]

Georgia Right to Float Committee Wraps Up

A legislative committee that spent much of 2024 exploring Georgia’s stream access laws has wrapped up its... [read more]

Take a Look at Our Goals to Expand and Improve River Access in 2025

What does having safe river access mean to you and your family? For most of you reading... [read more]

Deadbeat Dam Argument in Appeals Court

American Whitewater's challenge to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decision allowing the abandonment of two deadbeat... [read more]

American Whitewater Sues Agencies for Allowing Mining in Nolichucky River

ERWIN, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of American Rivers and American Whitewater, sued... [read more]
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