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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

Paddlers Secure Chattooga Conservation Outcomes, But Remain Severely Limited

Earlier today the US Forest Service released a Draft Environmental Assessment that proposes to continue denying the... [read more]

American Whitewater Files in Opposition to Dewatering Ernie’s Gorge

Last week American Whitewater joined with American Rivers, North Cascades Conservation Council, and Alpine Lakes Protection Society... [read more]

Selway Bridge Replacement a Post-Permit Season Hurdle (ID)

The US Forest Service is replacing the Indian Creek Bridge, which will result in a closure of... [read more]

Seeking Yellowstone River Oil Spill Volunteers (MT)

American Whitewater was recently contacted by a Montana paddler and environmental contractor who is pursuing the possibility... [read more]

Action Alert: Comment on Colorado Roadless Rule

Colorado's backcountry is a human-powered recreation paradise. For paddlers we enjoy great rivers like the Animas or... [read more]

Grand Canyon Gets Interim Protection from Mining

The Secretary of the Interior recently announced a 6-month extension to his Department's moratorium on new uranium... [read more]

Harpers Ferry Access – A Progress Report

The "Needles" section of the Potomac and the Shenandoah "Staircase" are two of the most popular Class... [read more]

Alternative Access to Milsap Bar, Middle Fork Feather (CA)

After meeting with American Whitewater earlier this week, the Plumas National Forest in California has agreed to... [read more]
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