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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

Brainstorm: New Name for ‘StreamKeepers’

American Whitewater has learned that the term 'Streamkeeper' is a registered trademark of the Adopt-a-Stream Foundation. To... [read more]

AW Thanks the Natty Slalom!!

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Announcing AW’s 50th Anniversary Gala

 Teva will host American Whitewater’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Teva Mountain Games on June 5th.  The... [read more]

John Day navigability Study Initiated (OR)

Oregon's Division of State Lands notified American Whitewater that they are initiating a formal navigability study on the... [read more]

Announcing AW’s 50th Anniversary Gala

AW’s 50th Anniversary Gala EventTeva will host American Whitewater’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Teva Mountain Games... [read more]

Kris Schmidt–Volunteer of the Month

Fortunately for us paddlers some individuals step up to the advocacy plate and start challenging the threats... [read more]

Save South Carolina’s River Gauges

Recently, due to budget cuts by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, many of South Carolina's... [read more]

Cispus gauge update

The USGS Cipus River gauge has recently been providing inaccurate readings. The problem stems from the fact... [read more]
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