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Thomas O’Keefe

Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater 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]
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