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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Flathead National Forest River Protection (MT)

Wild rivers and their enthusiasts got some good news with the release of the new 15-20 year... [read more]

San Joaquin River Stewardship (CA)

The San Joaquin River is one of California’s most significant whitewater rivers, flowing from the high Sierra... [read more]

Blackwater River Access Purchase (WV)

American Whitewater, with help from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Friends of the Cheat, purchased a... [read more]

Fox River (WI)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in protecting and enhancing whitewater paddling opportunities on the Fox River... [read more]

Weber River Flow Restoration (UT)

American Whitewater spent several years participating in the relicensing of a hydropower dam on Utah's Weber River... [read more]

West Rosebud Creek Flow Restoration (MT)

American Whitewater worked with local volunteers Ian McIntosh and Rod Lodders, who also represented the Beartooth Paddlers... [read more]

Bear River Flow Restoration (ID)

American Whitewater has worked for over two decades to secure and maintain Bear River flow restoration. In... [read more]

Middle Fork Snoqualmie (WA)

One of the most significant outdoor recreation areas close to metropolitan Seattle is the Middle Fork of... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

How to Enjoy the Upcoming Savage River Release (MD)

The Savage River releases are on the calendar for 2021 with some changes in how to enjoy... [read more]

Explore Northern Rockies Rivers with Purpose This Year

Documenting your experiences on rivers in the Northern Rockies this summer could help secure lasting protections for... [read more]

Senators Merkley and Wyden Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area

Senators Merkley and Wyden introduced legislation this week to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area into... [read more]

Membership

Thanks for your support!As an AW member, your support keeps us funded and fighting for rivers. We... [read more]

Annual Rec Flows Start this Spring Horseshoe Bend San Joaquin River (CA)

Paddlers get your boating gear together for annual recreational flow releases on the Horseshoe Bend reach of... [read more]

Take Action to Protect Water Quality in Colorado

Colorado’s waters are at stake. From our high mountain streams to the backyard of urban communities, water... [read more]

Final Bear River (ID) Release Moved to September

The final 2021 release on the Black Canyon of the Bear River has been rescheduled to September... [read more]

AW Volunteers of the Month Presented by Kokatat: Barry Grimes and Emily Grimes

American Whitewater is stoked to recognize Barry Grimes and Emily Grimes as our April Volunteers of the... [read more]
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