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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

Tuckasegee Dams Get New Federal Licenses!

New river releases and public access areas are now set happen on the Tuckasegee River and its... [read more]

Illabot Creek Wild and Scenic bill reintroduced

Earlier today Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-2) and Senator Patty Murray (WA) reintroduced legislation to designate Illabot Creek... [read more]

Bear River (ID) Release Cancelled this Weekend (May 7-8 )

Pacificorp and American Whitewater have decided to cancel the Bear River (ID) releases this coming weekend (May... [read more]

American Whitewater Praises New Reports, Attention to Colorado River

Cullowhee, NC - American Whitewater, the nation's leading voice for headwater rivers, today applauded the release of... [read more]

Upper Yough Update: Release Cutbacks Averted!

The Upper Youghiogheny River is one of the country's finest summer venues for expert whitewater paddlers. Many... [read more]

Member Patches Now Available!

American Whitewater is excited to announce the availability of a patch for AW Members! This patch is... [read more]

Obama Administration Announces New Commitment to Clean Rivers

Cullowhee, NC - American Whitewater, the nation's leading voice for headwater rivers, is rallying river recreationists across... [read more]

California Rivers and Creeks at Risk – Take Action Today!

Update - 4/27/11: SB 297 has been pulled from consideration for the 2011 term!  Thank you to... [read more]
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