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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

Sultan River (WA) Release November 1st!

With heavy rains in the forecast, Snohomish PUD has announced an “unscheduled” whitewater recreational opportunity on the... [read more]

Join American Whitewater for a River Trip on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River

In June 2016, American Whitewater members will have an opportunity to join American Whitewater staff and board... [read more]

Save the Gila River

New Mexico's Interstate Stream Commission has taken one more step down the road of killing one of... [read more]

Nisqually River Water Trail Opportunity For Input

The Nisqually River Council (NRC) is preparing a plan for the development and management of a water... [read more]

Help Restore the New River Dries Today (WV)

If you would like to see flows restored to the New River Dries, now is a very... [read more]

Clean Water Act in Limbo, Again!

We were not surprised, but we were bummed out, to hear that a court put on hold... [read more]

Protect the Grand Canyon, Once and For All

The Grand Canyon is a national treasure, and not just for us paddlers. From rafting and kayaking... [read more]

Yellowstone Paddling Bill Passes House Committee

On October 8, 2015, a significantly amended Yellowstone and Grand Teton Paddling Act passed the House Natural Resources... [read more]
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