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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Virginia Stream Access Defense

It will come as no surprise to Virginia paddlers that their state’s river access laws are among... [read more]

Big Hungry River Dam Removal (NC)

In September 2011, The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Commission (NC DENR WRC)... [read more]

South Carolina Right to Float

American Whitewater and our partners successfully defended the public right to float rivers and streams in South... [read more]

Watauga River Access Acquisition (TN/NC)

American Whitewater purchased the AW Sherwood Horine Take-out on the ultra-classic Watauga Gorge in the 1990's and... [read more]

Little River Access (NC)

Access to Triple Falls on the Little River in NC was long forbidden by private corporate ownership.... [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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