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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

USGS Data Unavailable by Judge’s Order

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Amicalola and Etowah Access Opened (GA)

Access ReopenedGood news! In January 2002, the landowner at the Etowah take-out called American Whitewater to announce... [read more]

California Park Use Increases as Fees Decline

Learn more about American Whitewater's work on fees and recent Congressional Testimony.The SF Chronicle reports that Visitors... [read more]

Third Annual Boater Bash

NOWR National Freestyle Championship Point Series Announces Winners December 8th at 7:00pm at the Third Annual Boater... [read more]

AW Intervenes in Colorado Case

Contacts:November 30, 2001Lisa JonesJohnson Communications720-890-8400 x-208lisa@jcomm.comKevin SchneiderCROA Chairman970-945-6737kevin@glenwoodactivities.comJason RobertsonAW Access Director301-589-9453jason@amwhitewater.org“RIGHT TO FLOAT” COURT CASE GAINS SUPPORTAmerican... [read more]

Forest Service Drops Visitor Estimates By 750 Million

In a bold move, the United States Forest Service (USFS) has radically revised its estimates of National... [read more]

Help Protect Tennessee’s Forests and Rivers

Protect Tennessee's Water Quality and Supplies From Irresponsible Logging Practices! Urge the State To Strengthen Chip Mill... [read more]

Enter the drawing for a trip in Ecuador today!

Are YOU the lucky boater AW is going to send on a 7-day paddling trip in Ecuador?... [read more]
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