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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

Watauga Takeout Update

Over the weekend of May 15 & 16 American Whitewater’s Watauga takeout neighbors hosted a music festival... [read more]
Over the weekend of May 15 & 16 American Whitewater’s Watauga takeout neighbors hosted a music festival... [read more]

2010 Pit Releases Canceled? (CA)

The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has issued a 21 day notice that they will... [read more]

May Volunteer of the Month – Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater is pleased to announce our May 2010 Volunteers of the Month: Chris Donochod, Justyn Thompson,... [read more]

Utah Limits Stream Access, AW Launches Survey

In late March the Utah Governor passed legislation that allows landowners to prevent paddlers from traversing many... [read more]

2010 French Broad River (NC) Cleanup Wrap

Recently, American Whitewater teamed up with the good folks at Riverlink, the Nantahala Outdoor Center and a... [read more]

Oil Project Creates Trail of Opposition in ID and MT

A proposal to ship massive pieces of oil extraction equipment from Korea across back roads in Idaho... [read more]

Gauley Fest Vendor Registration

Gauley Fest is coming up September 17th - 19th and it's time for vendors to send in... [read more]
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