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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

Why ‘Access’?

Public Trust – Rivers - Guns – Barbed Wire – Rights – Liberties – Navigation – Floatability... [read more]

Ohiopyle Falls Access Proposal

Photo: Jeff Snyder Strides with pride over Ohiopyle Falls in 2000. Photo by Marty Lamp, courtesy of... [read more]

BIG APRIL STORMS OPEN THE TUOLUMNE FOR BOATING 7 DAYS A WEEK

Here are two memos received from the Forest Service regarding flowsforthe Tuolumne River in California. The first... [read more]

Bush Hacks USGS Streamgage Funding by 40%

April 9, 2001 (Washington, DC): President Bush is proposing a 40% cut in the USGS streamgaging budget... [read more]

Now’s an even better time to join American Whitewater!

Why?Reason #1American Whitewater is the nation's ONLY organization devoted SOLELY to WHITEWATER - restoring it, accessing it... [read more]

American Whitewater seeks Development Professional

American Whitewater Position AnnouncementDevelopment ProfessionalAre you interested in -- Rivers? Outdoor recreation and whitewater boating? Helping to... [read more]

Cheat shuttler Glen Miller injured

Glen Miller, who for many years has run his well-known boat shuttle on the Cheat and Big... [read more]

Cheat shuttler Glen Miller injured

Glen Miller, who for many years has run his well-known boat shuttle on the Cheat and Big... [read more]
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