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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

Annual Report 2020 – Team Work Made the Dream Work Last Year

American Whitewater is an organization committed to benefitting rivers and river enthusiasts. Despite numerous challenges, we continued... [read more]

Wild and Scenic Rivers Bill for Montana Re-introduced!

Earlier today, Montana Senator Jon Tester re-introduced of the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, marking another major milestone... [read more]

Water Quality Rollback Stopped, Issues Unresolved (CO)

At 5pm tonight, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission voted not to rollback the antidegradation rule that has... [read more]

FERC Approves Transfer of Klamath Hydropower License (OR/CA)

Earlier today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the license transfer for the Lower Klamath Hydroelectric Project... [read more]

Comments Needed – New Flow Management Proposal on the Trinity River (CA)

American Whitewater has taken the opportunity to gauge impacts of a proposal introduced by the Trinity River... [read more]

Whitewater Wars Tells how the Ocoee and Gauley Were Saved

From 1980 to 1985 David Brown lead successful battles to secure recreational water releases on both the... [read more]

Mongaup River (NY) Settlement Agreement Expands Boating Opportunities

American Whitewater, reached a Settlement Agreement on the relicensing of three hydropower dams on the Mongaup River... [read more]

American Whitewater Spring Stewardship Update 2021

American Whitewater’s Spring Stewardship Update for 2021is here! We are working hard to protect water quality in... [read more]
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