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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

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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