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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

Keith Backlund, Master Paddlemaker, Dies

Keith Backlund, a master woodworker who created canoe and kayak paddles of unmatched quality, died on the... [read more]

Happy Birthday Clean Water Act!

There’s no doubt that the river you love to play on would be very different today if... [read more]

American Whitewater Receives Partner In Conservation Award – Washington D.C.

On October 18th, American Whitewater staff attended the Department of Interior's Partnership in Conservation Award Ceremony in... [read more]

Fall 2012 Tallulah (GA) Releases Almost Here

  Fall 2012 Tallulah Release Reminders Scheduled releases occur the first two weekends in April and the... [read more]

AW Testifies for Cleaner Water on the Sac (CA)

On Thursday, October 4th, American Whitewater testified before California's State Water Resources Control Board in support of... [read more]

AW Hiring Northeast Stewardship Director

Position: Northeast Stewardship Director Description: The Northeast Stewardship Director will represent American Whitewater in strategically selected regional... [read more]

Tohickon Releases scheduled for November 3-4

The Tohickon Creek is a favorite run for many mid-states paddlers. Every Fall and Spring there are... [read more]

Share Some Love With AW

Love and Whitewater Got a cool whitewater-related love story? Did you meet that special someone on the... [read more]
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