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Thomas O’Keefe

Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

N. Fork South Platte Flow Survey (CO)

Colorado - On August 14-15, Denver Water will be releasing 300 cfs into the North Fork South... [read more]

New Ohiopyle Falls Access Policy Announced

After two decades of working on Ohiopyle Falls access, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Parks contacted American Whitewater... [read more]

Upper Yough Paddlers: Please take out below the Maple Street Bridge

On Monday, August 2nd Friendsville Town Council discussed problems with whitewater paddlers taking out above the Maple... [read more]

Pack It Out! Day on Upper Colorado River

KREMMLING, Colo. — “WAG Bags” may not currently be on the equipment lists of many river rafters,... [read more]

Upper Yough Paddlers: Get Ready for Friendsville Days!

This August 7th the annual Friendsville Days Parade will block the usual Maple Avenue access until 1:00 pm.... [read more]

August Volunteer of the Month – Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater would like to recognize Risa Shimoda as our August Volunteer of the Month.   Risa... [read more]

Risks Threatening the World’s Rivers

Currents is a river stewardship focused WebTV program (online video documentary) which uses white water kayaking as... [read more]

Rosebud Video Highlights Success and Threats (MT)

American Whitewater is pleased to release a short video celebrating our successful restoration of boatable flows to... [read more]
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