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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

Ohiopyle Falls (PA) – Waterfall Clinics to be offered

American Whitewater is pleased to announce that Ohiopyle Falls State Park will allow experienced paddlers to run... [read more]

Eric Petlock – June Volunteer of the Month

Eric Petlock is a classic story of raft guide/kayaker who has decided to give back to the... [read more]

Pit River Releases This Summer

There will be a series of releases on the Pit 1 reach this summer as required by... [read more]

Pit River (CA) Releases This Summer

There will be a series of releases on the Pit 1 reach this summer as required by... [read more]

AW Publishes Southeastern River Stewardship Report

American Whitewater has recently completed a report that summarizes the past decade of our river stewardship efforts in the... [read more]

New River (WV) Superintendent Recognized for Leadership

Cal Hite, National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent of New River Gorge National River, is the recent recipient... [read more]

Paddlers Unite to Support Potomac River Safety and Access

DC Area Boaters Form Great Falls Kayak Coalition To Coordinate with Resource Managers and Public Safety Officials... [read more]

Wenatchee River Festival (WA), June 10 & 11

There's still snow in the mountains and flows have been great all spring as boaters from across... [read more]
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