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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Merced Wild and Scenic River

The headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Merced River begin in the iconic Yosemite National Park. The... [read more]

Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Access (CO)

Big South is Colorado wilderness paddling at it's best! Access to the river, however, has been increasingly... [read more]

Gore Canyon Whitewater Park (CO)

As part of comprehensive management planning for the Upper Colorado River, Grand County obtained a Recreational In-Channel... [read more]

San Miguel River (CO)

For over ten years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access, protect flows, and restore riparian... [read more]

Cache la Poudre River Northern Integrated Supply Project (CO)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in advocacy on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which proposes... [read more]

Animas River Tacoma-Ames Hydro (CO)

For several Years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access at the Tacoma Hydroelectric facility on... [read more]

Sunset Falls Hydropower Development

On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County filed an application for a... [read more]

Similkameen River (BC/WA)

American Whitewater supports protecting the environmental, recreational, and other values of a fully connected and continuously flowing... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

New Dam Proposed on the Bear R. (ID)

The Twin Lakes Canal Company applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to... [read more]

Outfitter Bill To Protect Private Access

On March 3, 2004 American Whitewater submitted testimony to Senator Larry Craig's Subcommittee on Forests and Public... [read more]

Forest Service Challenge in Full Swing!

Your help is needed now, please read on…. Sadly, the recently released Record of Decision, final environmental impact... [read more]

2004 River Clean Up Week May 15th-23rd

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!May 15th through the 23rd marks one of your best opportunities to give your favorite... [read more]

Access to Arkansas River in CO to be Cut with Budget Axe

PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR COLORADO' STATE PARKS: A sample letter is posted below,... [read more]

Volunteer of the Month Nathan Galbreath

CONGRATULATIONS NATHAN GALBREATH!Nathan Galbreath called American Whitewater several months ago inquiring about opportunities to assist us on... [read more]

TVA Proposes Scheduled Releases

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently released the results of the 2 year long Reservoir Operation Study... [read more]

South Fork Clearwater (ID) Comprehensive State Water Plan Update

Thanks to everyone who took the time to write letters and/or attend the water board meeting in... [read more]
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