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Thomas O’Keefe

Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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