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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

American Whitewater Gives Voice to Recreation in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona In August, American Whitewater staff traveled to the south rim of the Grand Canyon... [read more]

We Want to Hear From YOU in our Community Survey

Calling All River Lovers! We want to hear from YOU! Whether you’re a member of American Whitewater... [read more]

Iron Gate Cofferdam Breached, Klamath River Freed

On August 28th, Tribal members gathered alongside government officials and nonprofit partners to cheer as the final... [read more]

National Park Service Shares 2024 Gauley Season Details (WV)

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the great rangers and staff of the... [read more]

Watauga River (NC) Reopened to Boating, at Least Temporarily

American Whitewater Granted Intervention in Contested Case; Watauga River (NC) Reopened to Boating, at least Temporarily.On July 12,... [read more]

North Fork Kern (CA) Kern River #3 Relicensing Comparative Flow Study

Southern California Edison is currently in the process of relicensing their Kern River #3 (KR3) hydroelectric project... [read more]

Restoring Flows in Colorado

American Whitewater has been advocating for healthy rivers and flows for recreation as an integral pillar of... [read more]

American Whitewater Releases Decision Making Tool for Gunnison River (CO)

This Spring, American Whitewater released an interactive web tool that analyzes how flows in the lower Gunnison... [read more]
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