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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

Feather Festival is a Go but Tobin Downriver Race 2022 Canceled

Dear Feather River Festival Community,We are geared up to see folks at our 2022 Annual Feather River... [read more]

Local Coalition Celebrates Commission Ruling to Protect Colorado’s Waters

During this year’s World Water Week, a coalition including community members, anglers, recreation groups, and conservation organizations... [read more]

New Mexico Supreme Court Written Decision Affirms Public’s Right to Access River

September 1st, 2022 - The New Mexico Supreme Court issued their full written decision reaffirming the longstanding... [read more]

Boater Access and Clean Up Planned for South Fork Coeur d’Alene

The South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River (ID), a kayak run popular with North Idaho and... [read more]

Klamath River Dam Removal Takes an Important Step Forward (OR/CA)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has just released a final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which recommends... [read more]

Volunteers Work Hard on Upper Yough Accesses

Although a broken dam curtailed Upper Yough water releases this year, it's been a great season for... [read more]

Gore Canyon Race 2022 on the Upper Colorado River (CO) Canceled

Dear Gore Fest Community,It is with great regret that American Whitewater must announce that the Class V... [read more]

2022 Gauley Season Details From The National Park Service

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the rangers and staff of the Gauley... [read more]
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