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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

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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