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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Cosumnes River – Illegal Fence Blocking Access at Latrobe Road Bridge (CA)

In the summer of 2013, American Whitewater’s Regional Coordinator, John Simpkin, started the tedious task of gathering... [read more]

Cosumnes River – Illegal Fence Blocking Access at Latrobe Road Bridge (CA)

In the summer of 2013, American Whitewater’s Regional Coordinator, John Simpkin, started the tedious task of gathering... [read more]

Comment Opportunity on the Green River Gamelands Plan (NC)

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has released their draft management plan for the Green River Gamelands... [read more]

Take Action: Comment on Proposed Bear River Dam (ID)

The Twin Lakes Canal Company (TLCC) is pushing forward in its 10-year effort to build a new... [read more]

Mining Co. Appeals Water Right Decision–NF Smith Watershed (CA/OR)

American Whitewater is part of a coalition working to protect the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic... [read more]

AW’s December Volunteer of the Month – Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to announce Daniel Patrinellis as our December 2014 Volunteer of the Month!   For... [read more]

AW’s December Volunteer of the Month – Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to announce Daniel Patrinellis as our December 2014 Volunteer of the Month!   For... [read more]

National Park Service Proposes to Raise Entrance Fees Across the Country

With few exceptions, fees across the national parks have not changed since 2006. Currently several National Parks... [read more]
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