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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Colorado Policy Projects

The world of policy can be a bit intimidating. Tracking and following legislative at all levels of... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access

American Whitewater has been working on protecting the public's constitutional right to stream access in New Mexico.... [read more]

Chehalis (WA)

American Whitewater is strongly opposed to any new dam on the Chehalis River. A 250-foot high and... [read more]

San Joaquin River Gorge Protection (CA)

The BLM has determined that the San Joaquin River Gorge is eligible for inclusion the National Wild... [read more]

Celestial Falls (OR)

The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of... [read more]

Pine River (WI)

Project Background The Pine Project (FERC Project No. 2486) was constructed between 1920 and 1922, creating an... [read more]

Adirondacks Rivers Restoration Campaign (NY)

Once Great Rivers Await Restoration The mighty rivers of the Adirondack Region have been dammed and dewatered... [read more]

Mt. Hood Wilderness (OR)

American Whitewater actively supported the effort to create a legacy for the wild rivers and wilderness lands... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA SCHEDULED RECREATIONAL RELEASES

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA SCHEDULED RECREATIONAL RELEASES In California during the midst of COVID 19, American Whitewater has made a... [read more]

Rattlesnake Creek Dam Removed!

Rattlesnake Creek starts high in its namesake Wilderness, flows for miles through scenic backcountry, and then through... [read more]

Gore Fest 2020 Coming to Your Home on September 1

Gore Fest has the decades-long tradition of hosting one of Colorado’s premiere downriver races. In the past... [read more]

Request for Proposals – AW Produced Short Films on Basic Whitewater Safety

With a recent grant from the United States Coast Guard, American Whitewater is launching a project to... [read more]

Check Out the Deerfield Fest Virtual Edition 2020 Video

Northeast boaters came together to support American Whitewater at the (virtual) Deerfield Fest Membership Event on June... [read more]

Protect Flows at the New Fort Collins Whitewater Park (CO)

Take action to protect instream flows in the Poudre! The Larimer County Commissioners are reviewing the 1041... [read more]

SUBMIT YOUR BEST PHOTOS FOR THE AW CALENDAR BY AUGUST 14TH

Submit your best photos for American Whitewater's annual calendar!WhenThe deadline is August 14th, 2020.HowVia our online submission... [read more]

New Watauga River Put In Open! (NC)

Today marks the official opening of the new Guy Ford River Access Area on the Watauga River.... [read more]
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