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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

Thank you for completing our community survey!

Your voice is an essential contribution to our work, thank you for helping shape the path ahead.... [read more]

Local Counties’ Proposal Falls Short at Protecting the Dolores River (CO)

American Whitewater, our affiliate clubs, and our members, have been working to protect the Dolores River and... [read more]

Keep Updated on Rivers Affected by Fires with the American Whitewater Wildfire Info Map

It's mid-summer and for much of the country that means it's prime boating and river season. For... [read more]

– Take Action! Georgia Right to Paddle Imperiled

The Georgia General Assembly has embarked on a process that could result in a sweeping loss of... [read more]

Gore Fest is ON! August 23-25

American Whitewater is hosting the festival at Pumphouse Recreation Area in partnership with Whitewater Racing LLC who... [read more]

Take action! Ensure Impacts to Dolores River Are Fully Analyzed

Flows in the Dolores River below McPhee Dam depend on how its dam and irrigation infrastructure are... [read more]

Take action to ensure the impacts of McPhee Dam on the Dolores River are fully a

Flows in the Dolores River below McPhee Dam depend on how its dam and irrigation infrastructure are... [read more]

Gauley Paddlers Encouraged to Step Up Safety

This year we want to encourage boaters to have a great time on the Gauley, but to... [read more]
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