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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Senator Wyden Releases Outdoor Recreation Bill Draft

This past summer Senator Ron Wyden held a series of listening sessions across the state of Oregon... [read more]

Pit Release this Weekend (Pit River Bridge Closed) Oct 2015

This weekend, October 10-11, 2015, is the first of two weekend releases on the Pit 1 reach... [read more]

Congress Fails to Renew Vital Program For River Access

American Whitewater is deeply disappointed to see Congress fail to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund... [read more]

Federal Regulators Recommend Denial of License for New Bear River Dam (ID)

Citing a host of environmental concerns raised by American Whitewater and our partners, the federal government has... [read more]

Michael Maloney–AW’s Oct 2015 Volunteer of the Month Presented by Kokatat!

American Whitewater is proud to announce Michael Maloney as our October Volunteer of the Month! Michael generously... [read more]

AW Chosen as Advisor to Colorado’s Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry

Despite the many challenges paddlers face preserving our beautiful, wild rivers, there are incredible moments to celebrate.... [read more]

Boaters Enjoy Annual West River (VT) Release

Last weekend, 1500 boaters came out to the West River in Jamaica, VT to enjoy the annual... [read more]

Savage River Release Coming Up on September 26th!

The last 2015 whitewater release on the Savage River in Western Maryland will be on Saturday, September... [read more]
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