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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Department of Energy – Still Aiming to Dam Every River?

Last month Politico reported that top Department of Energy officials continue to push their ambitious goal to... [read more]

Sultan River Whitewater Opportunities to Begin (WA)

On Saturday April 25th, Snohomish PUD will be providing a whitewater recreational opportunity on the Upper Sultan... [read more]

AW’s April Volunteer of the Month–Presented by Kokatat!

American Whitewater recognizes John Simpkin as our April 2015 Volunteer of the Month!   John became a... [read more]

AW’s April Volunteer of the Month–Presented by Kokatat!

American Whitewater recognizes John Simpkin as our April 2015 Volunteer of the Month!   John became a... [read more]

Space Still Available on AW Colorado Yampa River Trip with OARS!

On May 21, 2015, American Whitewater members will have an opportunity to join American Whitewater staff and... [read more]

New Mexico: Threats To The Gila River And To Public Stream Access

March was a busy month for AW as we worked to derail two very troubling bills in... [read more]

2015 French Broad River Festival (NC)

American Whitewater is excited to attend the 18th Annual French Broad River Fest in Hot Springs, NC... [read more]

Space Still Available on AW Colorado Yampa River Trip with OARS!

On May 21, 2015, American Whitewater members will have an opportunity to join American Whitewater staff and... [read more]
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