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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

Court Ruling Limits Recreational Rights on Rivers

On August 29th, 2006 US District Judge Robert G. James ruled that the public does not have... [read more]

AW to Host Colorado Roundtable Meeting

               American Whitewater will be hosting a meeting later this fall of various Colorado groups and individuals... [read more]
                American Whitewater will be hosting a meeting later this fall of various Colorado groups and individuals... [read more]

Gauley Festival Silent Auction

American Whitewater's silent auction is a highlight for many attending the Gauley River Festival. Jeff Snyder has... [read more]

Future of Hells Canyon Up For Debate

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting written public comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement... [read more]

Week of Water + Race on the Upper Yough Coming Up

The Upper Yough River in Western Maryland will be releasing the entire week of Gauleyfest, September 18-22. ... [read more]

American Whitewater’s 2005 Annual Report

Last year, 2005, represented a time of high change within American Whitewater.  We relocated offices, streamlined staff,... [read more]

AW Membership Drive at Gauley Festival

What does the largest gathering of whitewater paddlers mean? The largest membership drive for AW ever! “Don’t... [read more]
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