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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

West Fork Tuckasegee (NC) Backstory

With support from both KEEN’s Hybrid.Care giving program, the Conservation Alliance and other partners, American Whitewater succeeded... [read more]

Deerfield River (MA) Access for 2014 Season

As a result of the imminent bridge replacement on Depot Street in Monroe Bridge, it will not... [read more]

May/June Issue of the AW Journal Online Now!

The May/June issue of the AW Journal features “Reopening Yosemite: A Tale of Two Plans”. This issue... [read more]

2014 California Recreational Releases

Another dry year in California has left us with extreme drought conditions and an almost nonexistent paddling... [read more]

Dept. of Energy Report – Dam Every River for Hydropower

Last week Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced that the U.S. has the potential to add more than... [read more]
Last week Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said that the U.S. has the potential to add more than... [read more]

Gauley Fest 2014 Vendor Registration Open

Vendor registration for the largest whitewater festival in the world, Gauley Fest, is now open! Make sure to register... [read more]

May 6th is a Great Day to GiveBIG!

As paddling season kicks into high gear, we hope that you'll consider making a contribution to American... [read more]
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