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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

September Volunteer of the Month – Dave ‘Hojo’ Hajoglou–Presented by Kokatat

Dave Hajoglou – more commonly known as Hojo – is American Whitewater’s September Volunteer of the Month.... [read more]

Gore Fest 2020 – Virtual Edition

As you’ve all seen by now, we are not hosting any of our four festivals this year.... [read more]

Improved Flow Releases Begin on Sullivan Creek (WA)

Releases from Sullivan Lake will begin ramping Sullivan Creek flows up to boatable levels immediately following Labor... [read more]

Gauley Season 2020

American Whitewater received the following open letter to boaters from the rangers and staff of the Gauley... [read more]

Upper Nantahala and WF Tuck Releases Rescheduled (NC) (CORRECTION)

This spring many dam releases had to be cancelled across the country due to Covid-19 related travel... [read more]

Campaign

American Whitewater is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States. We connect... [read more]

Deerfield Festival

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Gauley Festival

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