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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Management

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks contain an environment without parallel, and their rivers, in many ways,... [read more]

Colorado River Access (CO)

Colorado River Access American Whitewater's Colorado River Access Program works to improve river access and public safety... [read more]

Green River (WY/UT/CO)

American Whitewater is working to protect the Green River—one of the West’s most iconic and ecologically significant... [read more]

Kern River (CA)

Table of ContentsKern River #3 Hydropower Project, P-2290Borel Hydropower Project, P-382Kern River #1 Hydropower Project, P-1930Kern Canyon... [read more]

Lower Dolores Working Group (CO)

American Whitewater and various stakeholders have formed a Working Group in Colorado's Lower Dolores River Valley to... [read more]

Black River (NY)

In 1984, American Whitewater (Pete Skinner) joined Ron Smith of Adirondack River Outfitters and his attorney Ron... [read more]

Yampa River (CO)

The Yampa River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers in the Colorado River Basin, and... [read more]

Beaver Relicensing (NY)

The Beaver River offers some of the most challenging and dramatic rapids in the state as well... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

Access Closures on Upper Klamath River (OR/CA)

Update: California has agreed to keep their sites open through the winter unless severe weather conditions justify... [read more]

2025 Board Of Directors Election–Current Members Please Vote Now!

Each year American Whitewater's membership ratifies Board of Director members to serve three-year terms. These candidates volunteer... [read more]

American River (CA) Bridge Debris is Being Removed!

Placer County is currently in the process of removing bridge debris from the American River at Highway... [read more]

Take Action: Oregon Waterway Access Permits

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2982, expanding the types of vessels subject to waterway access... [read more]

November ’25 North Fork Feather (CA) Releases

Recreational releases will be happening on the Poe Canyon (V) and Bardee’s Bar (IV) sections of the... [read more]

Supporting Public Lands and Waters, Even During a Shutdown

This past fall, despite a government shutdown, American Whitewater continued our work meeting with decision makers in... [read more]

2026 Calendars + Holiday Offer Membership Now Available!

Looking for that special gift for someone or just feeling the need to treat yourself? Our American... [read more]

Give Early, Give Smart: Make the Most of 2025 Charitable Giving Rules

The tax landscape is shifting in 2026, bringing new limits on charitable deductions that could reduce the... [read more]
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