Regions

Thomas O’Keefe

Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Washington’s White Salmon River Runs Free Again!

After nearly a century, Washington's White Salmon River in south central Washington is flowing freely again! Earlier... [read more]

Condit’s Comin’ Down – Please Respect the Closures!

We're all VERY excited to see Washington's White Salmon River break free of Condit Dam tomorrow. In... [read more]

AW Needs Your Input On Western River Flows!

Colorado River Basin - American Whitewater is asking for paddler input on flows and recreation quality for... [read more]

Requirements to Provide Whitewater Recreation Upheld for Fox River (WI)

In an important affirmation of the value of whitewater recreation at federally-licensed hydropower projects, the Federal Energy... [read more]

Federal Court Upholds the Roadless Area Conservation Rule

Ruling preserves popular backcountry recreation destinations across the country Earlier today, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals... [read more]

One Step Closer to Oroville Whitewater

This week, another important step was taken down the long road of bringing a whitewater park to... [read more]

Federal Judge Halts Uranium Leases in Dolores River Basin

TELLURIDE, Colo.— In a major victory for clean air, clean water and endangered species on public lands,... [read more]

A Chance to Share Your Stories

Calling all writers/photographers... We'd love to read your stories (and see your pictures) about whitewater. In fact,... [read more]
Menu