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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

New AW Membership Incentive gifts for 2021!

We’re stoked to announce that we have brand new Platinum Paddler hoodies available as a membership incentive... [read more]

Spring Tallulah Releases Cancelled, More Releases Sought (GA)

Tallulah Gorge State Park has cancelled whitewater paddling opportunities this spring on the Tallulah River due to... [read more]

Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act Passes House

As the first action on public lands legislation this Congress, the House just passed on a 227-200... [read more]

2021 Southeast Advanced Release Schedule Set!

American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs have spent the past 25 years working to restore flows to... [read more]

Over 1,000 Miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers is Back in Congress

Late last year you may remember our push to pass over a thousand miles of Wild and... [read more]

Stream Access Threatened By House Joint Resolution 5 and 8 in New Mexico

Thirty New Mexico State Representatives have introduced two resolutions asking voters to amend Section II of the... [read more]

Tell New Larimer County Commissioners how Important a Healthy Poudre River Is

In August, we asked our members to take action to help protect flows in the Cache La... [read more]

New Virginia River Access Fee Program Delayed Until 2022

The media is reporting that the new fee program affecting river access areas owned and managed by... [read more]
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