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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Upper Colorado River (CO)

American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since... [read more]

Conservation and Access for Volcano Country Rivers (OR/WA)

Washington's legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of... [read more]

Lower Salmon River (ID)

The Lower Salmon is a very special place, located downstream of the iconic whitewater town of Riggins,... [read more]

Deerfield River Flows & Access (MA)

On October 5, 1994, American Whitewater signed a landmark settlement agreement with the New England Power Company,... [read more]

Yosemite NP Right to Float (CA)

On Friday, April 24, 2015 the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers.... [read more]

Jim Falls (WI)

The Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2491) provides whitewater releases during the summer months for recreation. While... [read more]

Stewardship in the Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA)

The Mountains to Sound Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along Interstate 90 from the shores of... [read more]

Mokelumne River Flows and Access (CA)

On Friday, July 21, 2000, American Whitewater along with other recreation groups, environmental organizations, state and federal... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Fee Demo Policy

American Whitewater Recreation Fee PolicyAmerican Whitewater supports the principle of free access to federal recreation lands. We... [read more]

Independence Week Marks Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Boating Ban on Chattooga

For Immediate ReleaseSunday, July 01, 2001Now is the time to act to gain legal boating access to... [read more]

Write the Forest Service for Chattooga Headwaters Access

Mr. Mike Crane, District RangerUSDA Forest ServiceAndrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest112 Andrew Pickens CircleMountain Rest,... [read more]

OR’s Celestial Falls Closed to Kayaking

Video of Scott Collins running Celestial Falls Before the Ban.Celestial Falls - Location: White River State Park... [read more]

PA’s Susquehanna Riverbank Closed by Norfolk Southern Railroad

The Lancaster New Era reported on June 27, 2001 that Norfolk Southern had decided to close public... [read more]

Grand Canyon Use Survey Released

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Access to Chattooga River Headwaters: 00, 0, & 1, GA/SC/NC

Summary . Review Issue . Proposed Solution . EndnotesISSUE: On July 1, 1976 the Forest Service banned... [read more]

SPECIAL 4000 CFS RELEASE ON GAULEY RIVER PLANNED FOR GAULEY FESTIVAL TUES, 9/25

In addition to the usual Friday through Monday releases Gauley Festival Weekend, there will be a special... [read more]
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