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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Submit Your Best Photos for the 2022 AW Calendar by August 20th

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar!When: The deadline is August 20th, 2021.How: Via our... [read more]

Gore Race 2021!

Every August we gather on the banks of the Colorado River for a chance to see our... [read more]

Proposed Hydropower Dams on Little CO River Stopped (AZ)

Returning Home to Good News  Last week, I returned from a 19-day Grand Canyon trip to learn that... [read more]

Comment Opportunity on Deschutes River Business Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District's Deschutes Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal... [read more]

Whitewater Boating Opportunity on the Upper Sultan (WA)

Snohomish PUD will be providing a whitewater boating opportunity on the Upper Sultan River on Sunday August... [read more]

Whitewater Boating in the Chelan Gorge Returns (WA)

A whitewater boating opportunity will once again be available on the Chelan Gorge this September 18th and... [read more]

Update on American Whitewater Events For 2021

It’s been a tricky spring to plan events for American Whitewater but we are super excited to... [read more]

American Whitewater/Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Day on the River

Earlier in the year, American Whitewater Southern Rockies Stewardship Director, Hattie Johnson, reached out to check on... [read more]
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