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Thomas O’Keefe

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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

Protect Abiqua Falls: A Rare Opportunity to Keep an Oregon Treasure Public

Abiqua Falls is one of Oregon’s most iconic waterfalls—a stunning 92-foot cascade tucked into the forested canyon... [read more]

Take Action to Protect Flows in the Grand Canyon and Colorado River Basin!

A long-awaited public process for the future of the Colorado River has arrived, offering you a chance... [read more]

Welcome to the New American Whitewater Website

American Whitewater is excited to share the launch of our new website! The new site offers our... [read more]

NC Stream Access Case Ends with Public Rights Intact

On January 30, 2026, a second appeal was dropped ending the contested case that challenged the rights... [read more]

Yankee Jim’s Access Delays, NF American River (CA)

Placer County Public Works has recently informed American Whitewater that planned walk-in access to Yankee Jim’s Bridge... [read more]

Securing Safe and Lawful River Passage in Colorado

The Colorado legislative session kicks off on Wednesday January 14th and American Whitewater has already had our... [read more]

Join American Whitewater on the Middle Fork of the Salmon (ID)

American Whitewater is pleased to offer a special six-day journey on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon... [read more]

It’s Permit Season!

It's now time to start thinking about multi-day trips for next year and there are several great... [read more]
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