Regions

Thomas O’Keefe

This page is being worked on – Please hold any comments until Eric informs the Slack channel or the Google Sheets that this page is now complete

Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Flathead National Forest River Protection (MT)

Wild rivers and their enthusiasts got some good news with the release of the new 15-20 year... [read more]

San Joaquin River Stewardship (CA)

The San Joaquin River is one of California’s most significant whitewater rivers, flowing from the high Sierra... [read more]

Blackwater River Access Purchase (WV)

American Whitewater, with help from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Friends of the Cheat, purchased a... [read more]

Fox River (WI)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in protecting and enhancing whitewater paddling opportunities on the Fox River... [read more]

Weber River Flow Restoration (UT)

American Whitewater spent several years participating in the relicensing of a hydropower dam on Utah's Weber River... [read more]

West Rosebud Creek Flow Restoration (MT)

American Whitewater worked with local volunteers Ian McIntosh and Rod Lodders, who also represented the Beartooth Paddlers... [read more]

Bear River Flow Restoration (ID)

American Whitewater has worked for over two decades to secure and maintain Bear River flow restoration. In... [read more]

Middle Fork Snoqualmie (WA)

One of the most significant outdoor recreation areas close to metropolitan Seattle is the Middle Fork of... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Senator Wyden Introduces Legislation to Invest in Public Lands

As the impacts of COVID-19 ripple through the economy, Members of Congress are seeking ideas for what... [read more]

NM Senators Introduce Wild and Scenic River Legislation – Help us thank them!

We are celebrating a great win today after New Mexico Senators Udall and Heinrich announced the introduction... [read more]

Flow Survey Announced for Cache La Poudre River (CO)

American Whitewater needs your help to define stream flows that support the full range of recreational boating... [read more]

Keep It Local – Paddling in a Pandemic Refined

For many boaters, our lives have been built around an ability to visit rivers as frequently as... [read more]

New Mexico Senators provide strong support for protecting access to rivers

On May 5th, Senator Udall and Senator Heinrich of New Mexico conditionally filed a proposed Memorandum Brief... [read more]

AW Journal – The May/June Issue Online Now!

The May/June Issue of the AW Journal is available in the "Library". This issue includes a report... [read more]

PG&E Considers Recreational Flows Below Chili Bar During COVID-19 (CA)

Good news as we navigate our lives with COVID-19, American Whitewater received word that Pacific Gas &... [read more]

Colorado State Policy May Update

The leaves have begun popping, songbirds are returning, flowers are blooming, and rivers are starting to flow.... [read more]
Menu