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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

October 2014 Volunteers of the Month–Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater is proud to announce our October 2014 Volunteers of the Month: Neal Dana, Jim Patterson,... [read more]

Support Clean Water Protection–Comments Due Nov 14th

If you've enjoyed getting out on the water with more concern for your shuttle than whether the... [read more]

Mining Water Right Denied–NF Smith Headwaters (CA/OR)

On September 29th, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) denied Red Flat Mining Corporation's application for a... [read more]

Take Action: OR Rivers Considered for Scenic Waterway Protection

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) wants to hear from you about whether three Oregon rivers... [read more]

AW Weighs in on Forest Planning Process in California

California's Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests are home to many rivers cherished by the whitewater community,... [read more]

AW Wins Forest Service Appeals – Rivers to Benefit (ID & MT)

American Whitewater was recently notified that our appeals of the new Forest Plans for the Kootenai and... [read more]

Helping River Voices be Heard on the CO State Water Plan

At the last meeting of the Colorado Water Conservation Board two weeks ago, outdoor business leaders, advocates... [read more]

Helping River Voices be Heard on the CO State Water Plan

At the last meeting of the Colorado Water Conservation Board two weeks ago, outdoor business leaders, advocates... [read more]
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