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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Virginia Stream Access Defense

It will come as no surprise to Virginia paddlers that their state’s river access laws are among... [read more]

Big Hungry River Dam Removal (NC)

In September 2011, The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Commission (NC DENR WRC)... [read more]

South Carolina Right to Float

American Whitewater and our partners successfully defended the public right to float rivers and streams in South... [read more]

Watauga River Access Acquisition (TN/NC)

American Whitewater purchased the AW Sherwood Horine Take-out on the ultra-classic Watauga Gorge in the 1990's and... [read more]

Little River Access (NC)

Access to Triple Falls on the Little River in NC was long forbidden by private corporate ownership.... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Chehalis Dam Proposal: Another Comment Period Is Currently Open

Haven’t I already commented on this dam proposal? Yes, you may have already commented on the proposal... [read more]

Midnight Miracle at Kanawha Falls

A Tennessee kayaker was rescued after spending 8 hours trapped behind the veil of Kanawha Falls, a... [read more]

Changes to Upper Yough Permit Yield April Saturday Releases (MD)

The State of Maryland issued a new permit for the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Project earlier this fall... [read more]

October Volunteers of the Month Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater members Vance Harris, Nate O’Connor, Cameron O’Connor, and Dominic Judd are humble heroes. While camping... [read more]

Useful Links to Low-Head Dam Safety Issues

A discussion of low head dam hydrology, and what features make a dam dangerous, and how to... [read more]

Fall 2020 Tallulah Releases Cancelled Due To Covid-19

Tallulah Gorge State Park has determined that scheduled Tallulah Gorge whitewater releases for the fall of 2020... [read more]

An Uncommon Dialogue about Hydropower Leads to New Possibilities For Rivers

For the past two and a half years American Whitewater has participated in a cooperative effort bringing... [read more]

CA Scheduled Releases Mokelumne, NF Feather & Pit

In California, American Whitewater is working with Pacific Gas & Electric and the managing agencies, including USFS... [read more]
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