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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

Route 3 Wave Threatened? (NY)

The Route 3 Wave on New York's Black River is a popular after work park-n-play spot for... [read more]

Grand Canyon!

Overview & Background of LawsuitFollowing four years of planning and public meetings, American Whitewater and other river... [read more]

GCNP: AW’s Complaint & Suit Filed Against Park Service(7/6/2000)(160kb)

Henry BHenryB. Lacey, Arizona Bar No. 013921LAWOFFICE OF HENRY B. LACEY120North San Francisco StreetFlagstaff,Arizona 86001(520)774-8830 RobertP. Lippman, Arizona... [read more]

GCNP: Letter to AW Counsel from Arnberger(5/9/2000)

Letter from Park Service responding to initial contact between American Whitewater's attorney and Grand Canyon's Superintendent Arnberger.IN... [read more]

HIGHER DUES BUT GREATER BENEFITS!

Basic American Whitewater dues might be going up $10 per category, but look at all the new... [read more]

American Whitewater announces new Development Director

American Whitewater is pleased to announce the hiring of new Development Director, Carroll Thrift. Carroll brings to... [read more]

2002 Congressional Actions

ContentsIssuesTrackingCalendarSourcesHistoryAmerican Whitewater is tracking several pieces of legislation before the second session of the 107th Congress in... [read more]

Strainers, Large Woody Debris, Removal, and Ecology

How Much Wood Does a Paddler Chuck?By Kevin ColburnOriginally published in the American Whitewater Journal 2001.Strainers, filters,... [read more]
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