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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

New York Whitewater Release Schedule

The 2023 New York whitewater release schudule is official. From the Adirondacks to the Delaware River, the... [read more]

2023 Recreational Releases Confirmed for Slab Creek and Ice House (CA)

Recently, American Whitewater participated in the 2023 hydropower license compliance meeting with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)... [read more]

New Mexico Landowners Petition to SCOTUS on River Access Denied

Last year, the Supreme Court of New Mexico unanimously upheld the state constitution by affirming the public’s... [read more]

New Mexico Landowners Petition to SCOTUS on River Access Denied

Last year, the Supreme Court of New Mexico unanimously upheld the state constitution by affirming the public’s... [read more]

New NC Forest Plan, Cause for Both Celebration and Disappointment

On February 17, 2023, the US Forest Service released their long awaited new management plan for the... [read more]

Washington Legislature Paddlesports Education Program Shelved (updated)

For the past several years the Washington State legislature has had an interest in improving paddlesports safety... [read more]

Colorado Water Plan Update Improves Focus on Recreation

The Colorado Water Conservation Board finalized the first update to the state water plan at the end... [read more]

Great Falls Catawba Update – See You in March!

Following 20 years of work, American Whitewater and our partners are in the final push to have... [read more]
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