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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

2012 Holiday Membership Deal

It’s not too early to be thinking about the Holiday gifts you’ll need for all the river... [read more]

Don’t Forget: You Can Give an AW Membership as a Gift!

Just a friendly reminder: an American Whitewater membership makes the perfect gift for the paddler or river-lover in... [read more]

2013 American Whitewater Calendar For Sale

The 2013 American Whitewater calendar is now available for puchase! Each year, we collect the best photos... [read more]

AW Requests Study of New River Dries (WV)

On Friday, American Whitewater formally requested several studies as part of the relicensing of the Hawks Nest... [read more]

Yough Defense Party in Ohiopyle November 15th

The 4th ANNUAL YOUGH DEFENSE PARTY will be held on Thursday, November 15th at Wilderness Voyageur's Falls... [read more]

Affordable Memberships with Installment Plans

It's easy to become a high-level supporter of American Whitewater with our Membership installment plans. With these plans,... [read more]

Power Company Abandons Plans for New Black River Dams (NY)

Earlier this week, Free Flow Power willingly surrendered permits granting them exporation and development rights associated with... [read more]

The White Salmon is Officially OPEN!!

More than two decades after we first investigated the recreational potential of a restored White Salmon River,... [read more]
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