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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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