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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

Clackamas River Open for River Runners (OR)

We are pleased to report that the Clackamas River corridor is now open and available to the... [read more]

AW Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position (outdated)

Edit 04/29/2022--AW is no longer accepting applications for the Executive Director position.American Whitewater seeks to hire a... [read more]

Public Comment Needed to Stop a New Reservoir on the EF Virgin River (UT)

A proposed reservoir upstream of the Wild and Scenic East Fork of the Virgin River is undergoing... [read more]

Supreme Court Reinstates Rules Limiting Clean Water Act Protections

On April 6th, the Supreme Court reversed a 9th Circuit decision that limited the ability of states... [read more]

Eel River Dams License Expires, Opening Long Road to Dam Removal

Today marks the beginning of the end for two antiquated hydropower dams on the Eel River, one... [read more]

Join American Whitewater Staff at the 64th Annual Mother’s Day Races (NM)

64th Annual Mother’s Day Races are Back in Person!Pilar, NM - May 6-8, 2022This Mother’s Day weekend,... [read more]

Newly Secured Water Right Will Protect and Enhance Outdoor Recreation (CO)

Glenwood Springs, CO – The City of Glenwood Springs is excited to announce news that water court approved... [read more]

Middle Fork Feather & Four Other California Rivers Reopened

Great news out of California! As a result of American Whitewater’s advocacy and the outpouring of nearly 1,000... [read more]
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