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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe 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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