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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

2013 Whitewater Symposium – Bend OR, Sept 27-29

The American Canoe Association and the Steering Committee of the Whitewater Symposium will be co-hosting the Whitewater... [read more]

Gauley Fest Presented by Subaru – Sept. 20-21, 2013

This September 20-21, come join American Whitewater at the world's largest paddling festival (and our biggest fundraiser):... [read more]

Volunteer of the Month – Presented By Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the August 2013 Volunteer of the Month: Katrina O'Brien! Katrina is... [read more]

Gauley Fest Vendors: Reserve Your Booth Space Before Sept. 1st!

Just a friendly reminder to all our wonderful vendors that plan to attend Gauley Fest: booth prices... [read more]

Feather Fest 2013 – September 27-29

The 22nd annual Feather River Festival (CA) will be held during scheduled releases on the Feather River September 27-29,... [read more]

Visiting the Elwha (WA)

While paddling the Elwha River is a fascinating way to experience restoration and recovery of a free-flowing... [read more]

Gauley River (WV) Information for 2013

American Whitewater received the following letter from the rangers and staff of the Gauley River National Recreation... [read more]

Sustainable Roads Analysis on Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie NF (WA)

With more than 2,500 miles of roads, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has an extensive road system... [read more]
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