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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

Action Alert: Whitewater Rivers Under Siege

As the New Year begins, the river and paddling community is bracing itself for one of its... [read more]

American Whitewater Executive Director Position

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN WHITEWATER WASHINGTON, D.C American Whitewater, the nation’s only whitewater organization focusing on... [read more]

Happy Holidays!

Our staff, volunteers, and board of directors at American Whitewater wish you happy holidays and a joyous... [read more]

What Are Recreational Use Statutes?

Editor's Note: Adapted by Jason Robertson for American Whitewater with permission from the International Mountain Biking Association... [read more]

Liability and Recreational Use Statutes

American Whitewater has prepared this table with substantial help from the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and... [read more]

State Liability Laws and Recreational Use Statutes

American Whitewater has prepared this table as a tool and research guide for understanding the differences between... [read more]

Whitewater Accident on the La Grande Canyon of the Nisqually River, Washington

A tragic kayaking accident occurred on the La Grande Canyon of theNisqually on December 2, 2000. Chris... [read more]

Whitewater Accident on the La Grande Canyon of the Nisqually River, Washington

A tragic kayaking accident occurred on the La Grande Canyon of the Nisqually on December 2, 2000.... [read more]
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