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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

Participate in Our Survey of Oregon Whitewater

If you boat whitewater rivers in Oregon, American Whitewater wants to hear from you! We're doing a... [read more]

Show Your Support for Protection of Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

Extending from the Seattle waterfront to Ellensburg Washington, the Mountains to Sound Greenway is 1.5 million acre... [read more]

May 5th is a Great Day to GiveBIG to AW!

As paddling season kicks into high gear, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American... [read more]

May 5th is a Great Day to GiveBIG to AW!

As paddling season kicks into high gear, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American... [read more]

New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers

May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white... [read more]

New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers

May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white... [read more]

Merced in Yosemite–Officially Open at Last!!

Late last week, the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers! Even though... [read more]

Ocoee River (TN) Needs Your Help

The current agreement for water in the Ocoee River with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) expires in 2018.... [read more]
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