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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

ACTION ALERT: Defend Clean Water

The Clean Water Protection Rule (also known as the Waters of the U.S. rule) is under attack... [read more]

First Descender Bill Bickham Returns to the Upper Yough after 55 Years

Bill Bickham, a whitewater canoe champion who made the first descent of the Youghiogheny River in May... [read more]

Adventuresport Institute Completes Successful Savage River Release Season

American Whitewater congratulates the Garrett College Adventuresport Institute for managing another successful season of Savage River whitewater... [read more]

Seattle Wild Rivers Night

Please join us at the first annual Seattle Wild Rivers Night. Wednesday, October 1st   Filson /... [read more]

Seattle Wild Rivers Night

Please join us at the first annual Seattle Wild Rivers Night. Wednesday, October 1st   Filson /... [read more]

Oregon State Marine Board Continues Dialogue With Non-Motorized Boaters

After an initial round of meetings, earlier in the summer, the Oregon State Marine Board has announced... [read more]

Wilderness Weekend in Oregon–Sept. 18th-20th!

Oregon river and outdoor lovers can honor the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act with three great... [read more]

Wilderness Weekend in Oregon–Sept. 18th-20th!

Oregon river and outdoor lovers can honor the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act with three great... [read more]
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