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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Grand Canyon (AZ)

The Grand Canyon withstands time as one of the longest priorities for American Whitewater and remains a... [read more]

Colorado River Basin Management

The Colorado River has been over-allocated and mismanaged for more than a century. Known as the hardest... [read more]

Dolores River (CO)

The Dolores River contains an impressive diversity of landscapes, from its pristine high-altitude headwaters in the Lizard... [read more]

Montreal River (WI/MI)

The Montreal River forms part of the border between Wisconsin and Michigan and is one of the... [read more]

Big Sandy Land Conservation (WV)

On January 26, 2024, American Whitewater purchased a large portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river... [read more]

Pinnacles of the Dan Flow Restoration (VA)

Townes Dam and Talbott Dam on the upper reaches of the Dan (a.k.a. Pinnacles of the Dan)... [read more]

Montana Headwaters Wild and Scenic Protection Efforts

The Montana Headwaters Campaign is a creative grassroots approach to conserving some of Montana's and the continents... [read more]

New River Dries Flow Restoration (WV)

American Whitewater worked through the federal dam relicensing process to restore flows and access to the 5.3... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday!

Colorado Gives Day is this Tuesday, December 8th! On this day, folks from around the state and... [read more]

Colorado Voters Approve Measures For Rivers

At the start of December, a feeling of nostalgia tends to rest upon our shoulders as we... [read more]

Colorado Voters Approve Measures For Rivers

At the start of December, a feeling of nostalgia tends to rest upon our shoulders as we... [read more]

Please respond to flow surveys for the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers (CO)!

As boaters, we’re all about geeking out on river flow. We know that no two rivers have... [read more]

2020 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]

Update: Stream Access Case in front of the New Mexico Supreme Court

In April 2020, American Whitewater Affiliate Club and partner, the Adobe Whitewater Club (AWC), joined New Mexico Wildlife... [read more]

AW Works to Restore Boating Flows to West Canada Creek (NY)

American Whitewater is working to bring whitewater boating back to West Canada Creek in the Adirondacks as... [read more]

Check Out the River Stewardship Work Your Engagement Supports

American Whitewater has big stewardship plans for 2021, removing dams, securing new Wild and Scenic designations, enhancing... [read more]
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