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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

GCNP: Lawsuit Settlement Summary and Goals

Lawsuit Settlement Summary and TermsSettlement AccomplishmentsSettlement RequirementsLawsuit ObjectivesACCOMPLISHMENTS - The settlement:Benefits the public by getting the agency’s... [read more]

GCNP: Settlement Agreement (Jan 17, 2002)(102KB)

            UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF ARIZONA   GRAND CANYON PRIVATE BOATERS                             )ASSOCIATION, an Arizona Non-Profit                                  )Corporation; AMERICAN WHITEWATER,... [read more]

GCNP: Grand Canyon Suit Settled! Planning to Resume

UPDATE (February 5, 2002): American Whitewater learned that the court accepted the settlement agreement today. This is... [read more]

GCNP: AW’s Response to Proposed Legislative End-Run (6/6/2001)

In the week of June 4, 2002, the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association (GCROA) notified us of... [read more]

GCNP: Proposed Legislative End-Run (6/4/2001)

The Grand Canyon river concessionaires, through their trade association the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association (GCROA), suggested... [read more]

GCNP: AW’s Announcement of Lawsuit(7/6/2000)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2000 Contact: Byron Hayes, Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association, 1-888-443-0540 or 1-520-214-8676... [read more]

GCNP: Arnberger’s Decision to Halt CRMP (2/24/2000)

Source: www.thecanyon.com/nps/GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK MOVES IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION WITH PLANNING EFFORTS FOR RIVER AND BACKCOUNTRYFeb 24,... [read more]

Bush Administration Reduces Water Quality Protections on Whitewater Creeks

Under the disguise of paperwork reduction, the White House has reduced protection of intermittent streams, such as... [read more]
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