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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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