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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Sale of SDS Lumber Company Complete (WA)

This week three entities with strong Northwest ties and deep expertise in timberlands, forest conservation, and mill... [read more]

American Whitewater Succeeds in Protecting Rivers and Fighting Climate Change

In a big win for river restoration and investment in public lands, the House passed the bipartisan... [read more]

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION – CURRENT MEMBERS PLEASE VOTE NOW!

Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

American Whitewater Succeeds in Protecting Rivers and Fighting Climate Change

In a big win for river restoration, the House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act... [read more]

South Platte (CO) Recreational Flow Study Released – please respond!

In 1997, a collaborative group of conservation, recreation and consumptive water users initiated a conversation around how... [read more]

Comments Needed By Nov. 26 to Secure Protections for West Slope Rivers (CO)

In August, we announced the release of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Draft Forest Plan. This... [read more]

Let’s Chat About the Wild & Scenic NF Kern River (CA)

Paddlers are invited to join American Whitewater and the National Park Service for a Zoom Listening Session... [read more]

Opportunity to Provide Input on Washington State Recreation Planning

Every 5 years Washington State updates their State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). All states must have... [read more]
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