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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

Comment in Support of Whitewater Recreation on the Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has provided public notice that they will be reviewing license applications... [read more]

American Whitewater Ushers In New Stream Gage Service

American Whitewater is pleased to announce that we’ve replaced our popular stream gage service with a new... [read more]

Georgia Committee Meets Wednesday to Consider Paddling Rights

The House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters will host a final meeting on Wednesday,... [read more]

Don’t Let Railroad Rebuild Destroy the Nolichucky Gorge (Updated X2)

Second Update: The reckless mining of the Nolichucky River's bed and banks continues, despite news yesterday that... [read more]

Canyon Creek Access Temporarily Closed (WA)

As the winter paddling season in the Pacific Northwest starts to get underway many eagerly await the... [read more]

Journal Moves to More Sustainable Production Model

FSC certification ensures that paper products come from sustainably managed forests. This means the wood used for... [read more]

Journal Moves to More Sustainable Production Model

The new Sept/Oct American Whitewater Journal should be landing in your mailbox soon and you may notice... [read more]

Celebration of Life for Chris Tulley Scheduled for Nov 2

American Whitewater Board of Directors member, Chris Tulley, of Folsom, CA, passed away on Friday, October 4th... [read more]
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