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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

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

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn 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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