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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [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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