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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Should I Register?

Why should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org? You don't have to register to gain access to the most... [read more]

Should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org?

Why should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org? You don't have to register to gain access to the most... [read more]

Savage releases

The USKCT and American Whitewater have tentatively secured releases for racing and recreation on the Savage river... [read more]

22. Chelan River, Washington

Issue: Relicensing Lake Chelan hydropower projectGoal: Implement annual schedule of Whitewater releases.Current Status: American Whitewater volunteers participated... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 21: New River Drys

Top 40 issue, 2000The New River Dries is an awesome but infrequently run piece of whitewater in... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 23: Blackwater River, WV

Issue: Though logging on the Blackwater has stopped temporarily, the lack of constructive communication between the logging... [read more]

Top 40 Issue 22: Chelan River, Washington

Top 40 Issue, 2000Issue: Relicensing Lake Chelan hydropower projectGoal: Implement annual schedule of Whitewater releases. Current Status:... [read more]

Ohiopyle Falls Race and Freestyle Event

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