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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

John’s Creek, VA Access Update

American Whitewater advises boaters to stay off John's Creek until the access situation is resolved. Another arrest... [read more]

Guidelines for Running Great Falls of the Potomac (MD)

SUMMARY: boaters should avoid running Great Falls when visitation in the park is high. Morning runs are... [read more]

Canyon Creek (WA) Hydro Dam Proposal Dead in the Water

Until recently, a Class IV-V lower Canyon Creek whitewater run in Southwestern Washington was under the threat... [read more]

Elwha Dam Removal Comments

December 22, 1994 Ms. Sarah Bransom National Park Service Western Team 12795 Alameda Parkway Denver, CO 80225-0287... [read more]

Welcome Page

AW's River Stewardship team represents paddlers' interests to restore rivers, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management... [read more]

Welcome Page

AW's River Stewardship team represents paddlers' interests to restore rivers, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management... [read more]
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