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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

Washington State Legislative Session Underway – Bills Affecting Paddlers

We are tracking a few bills in the Washington State legislature that will directly impact the paddling... [read more]

New Water Quality Rule Reduces River Protections

Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army released a new rule, called the Navigable Waters Protection... [read more]

Tonto National Forest Draft Plan Open for Public Comment (AZ)

The Tonto National Forest is revising their forest-wide Management Plan for the first time since 1985. On... [read more]

Gila National Forest Releases New Draft Plan, First in 34 Years (NM)

For the first time in 34 years, the Gila National Forest is revising their forest-wide Management Plan.... [read more]

New Mexico Stream Access Update

The new year has brought new obstacles in our efforts ensure public access to New Mexico’s river... [read more]

AW Files Motion of Intervention – Slab Creek (CA)

American Whitewater’s primary goal on the South Fork American River below Slab Creek is to ensure the... [read more]

Forest Service continues move to strip protections of Lochsa Area streams

Just before the holidays this past December, the Forest Service released their Draft Forest Plan and accompanying... [read more]

AW Journal – The Winter Issue Online Now!

The Winter issue of the AW Journal is available in the "Library". This issue includes ‘Top 10... [read more]
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