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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [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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