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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

Upper Yough Paddlers Must Respect Local Community

The Upper Yough will have its first Saturday release on May 1, 2010. Since this is Cheatfest... [read more]

White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors – Trip Report

President Obama launched the America's Great Outdoors initiative on Friday, April 16. In a speech at the... [read more]

Park Service seeks input on Management of Black Canyon of the Gunnison (CO)

As paddlers, we have the opportunity to help in creating a long-term vision and plan for the... [read more]

PSE Announces Closure of Powerhouse for at Least Two Years (WA)

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced their construction schedule for the Snoqualmie Falls Powerhouse upgrades that will... [read more]

Esopus Whitewater FunFest June 5 & 6

Beginning in 2010, KCCNY’s traditional Annual Esopus Slalom is being enlarged and enhanced by the addition of... [read more]

Ledyard Canoe Club’s Second Annual River Festival (NH)

Hanover, NH, March 4, 2010 ­ Ledyard Canoe Club of Dartmouth College is hosting its second annual river... [read more]

Wild and Scenic River Designation in Washington State

Keeping Wild Rivers Wild: Opportunities for Conservation through Wild and Scenic River Designation in Washington StateDespite the... [read more]

Hoosic River Release April 21st (NY)

The annual Hoosic River Whitewater Release into the Schaghticoke Gorge will be on Wednesday, April 21, 2008... [read more]
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