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Thomas O’Keefe

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

Grandfather Falls Licensing About to Get Underway (WI)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has recently announced the commencement of relicensing proceedings for the Tomahawk... [read more]

Chattooga Court Hearing Marks Progress for Paddlers

Yesterday a hearing was held in US District Court in South Carolina regarding the Forest Service's illegal... [read more]

Volunteer of the Month – Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater is proud to announce Adam Rettig as our December Volunteer of the Month! AW's Kevin... [read more]

AW Welcomes New Fellow in Colorado

Colorado - American Whitewater is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Menges as a Stewardship Fellow... [read more]

Charity Navigator Awards AW Third Consecutive 4-Star Rating

  American Whitewater has received a third 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent... [read more]

Vote Now for AW Directors (Election Ends Dec 14)

Deadline approaching: You have through Midnight Pacific Time, December 14th to cast your vote. As an organization, American Whitewater... [read more]

Montana River Stories Website & Contest Launched

Some of Montana's rivers are obscure, others are legendary.  But nearly all of them have stories.  Did... [read more]

Upper Chattooga Rules Shared – Paddling to Start Soon!

  The first season of legal paddling on portions of the Wild and Scenic upper Chattooga River... [read more]
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