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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Flathead National Forest River Protection (MT)

Wild rivers and their enthusiasts got some good news with the release of the new 15-20 year... [read more]

San Joaquin River Stewardship (CA)

The San Joaquin River is one of California’s most significant whitewater rivers, flowing from the high Sierra... [read more]

Blackwater River Access Purchase (WV)

American Whitewater, with help from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Friends of the Cheat, purchased a... [read more]

Fox River (WI)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in protecting and enhancing whitewater paddling opportunities on the Fox River... [read more]

Weber River Flow Restoration (UT)

American Whitewater spent several years participating in the relicensing of a hydropower dam on Utah's Weber River... [read more]

West Rosebud Creek Flow Restoration (MT)

American Whitewater worked with local volunteers Ian McIntosh and Rod Lodders, who also represented the Beartooth Paddlers... [read more]

Bear River Flow Restoration (ID)

American Whitewater has worked for over two decades to secure and maintain Bear River flow restoration. In... [read more]

Middle Fork Snoqualmie (WA)

One of the most significant outdoor recreation areas close to metropolitan Seattle is the Middle Fork of... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Sacandaga (NY) Christine Falls Settlement Agreement Reached

American Whitewater reached a Settlement Agreement with the owner of a hydropower dam at Christine Falls on... [read more]

Mokelumne River (CA) 2022 Recreational Releases

American Whitewater worked with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the Ecological Resource Committee for the Mokelumne... [read more]

Comments Needed on Madison River Boating Limits (MT)

A Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks work group is proposing to recommend new fees, permits, and limits... [read more]

Supreme Court Dives Into Clean Water Act Scope

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning on a case that will likely shift the... [read more]

American Whitewater Opposes Legislation to Undermine Clean Water Act

On September 21, Sen. Manchin (D-WV) released the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, long-anticipated legislation... [read more]

Please add your voice to update Colorado’s Water Plan

The Colorado Water Conservation Board released the 2023 draft update to the Colorado Water Plan this summer.... [read more]

2022 Gauley Fest is Here!

Gauley Fest is rapidly approaching! Gather with hundreds of your favorite friends in Summersville, WV from September... [read more]

American Whitewater Supports Return of Klamath River Land to the Karuk Tribe

For decades, the Karuk Tribe of California has been seeking the return of spiritually significant lands along... [read more]
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