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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Winter Paddling

     I love to paddle high water and that is usually what it takes to get me out in... [read more]

Winter Paddling

Winter paddling is here.  The AW Journal has had several articles in the past on paddling in... [read more]
Winter paddling is here.  The AW Journal has had several articles in the past on paddling in... [read more]

NC Rivers & Creeks AW Special!

North Carolina Rivers & CreeksBy Leland DavisGraphic Arts by Colorado Rivers & Creeks Author Gordon BanksComing Spring... [read more]

50-Year Journal Archive Online Now

Asheville, NC — American Whitewater, the nations leading advocacy group for preservation and protection of whitewater river... [read more]

Journal Archive Scavenger Hunt

American Whitewater is proud to announce a scavenger hunt through the AW Journal Archive.  AW staff has... [read more]

NC Paddlers Needed to Meet with FERC

On December 7th Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Staff will visit the Nantahala River, and on December 9th will visit... [read more]

Leptospirosis- Health Risk

Leptospirosis is caused by water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. The bacteria have been found... [read more]
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