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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included the... [read more]

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

Little CO River Dams Receive Preliminary Permits, New Proposal Submitted (AZ)

In October of 2019, we reported that Phoenix-based hydroelectric company, Pumped Hydro Storage, submitted applications to the... [read more]

1000+ Comments Halt Threats to the South Fork American River (CA)

Last May American Whitewater and our colleagues at Friends of the River asked for your help to... [read more]

Congress is dropping in on the Great American Outdoors Act

The Great American Outdoors Act, a new bill that would permanently fund the LWCF and provide five... [read more]

Clear Creek (CO) is Now Open to Boaters!

American Whitewater has been pressing for an easing of restrictions on Clear Creek near Golden, Colorado for... [read more]

Comments Needed to Support Weber River (UT) Releases

American Whitewater has worked for the past several years to successfully negotiate an agreement calling for 4... [read more]

Relicensing of Montreal River Hydropower Projects Begins (WI)

In December 2019 Northern States Power submitted their Notice of Intent and Preliminary Application Document to relicense... [read more]

Today is Colorado Public Lands Day!

As paddlers, we appreciate the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. A beautiful day on... [read more]

Today is Colorado Public Lands Day!

As paddlers, we appreciate the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. A beautiful day on... [read more]
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