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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Merced Wild and Scenic River

The headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Merced River begin in the iconic Yosemite National Park. The... [read more]

Big South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Access (CO)

Big South is Colorado wilderness paddling at it's best! Access to the river, however, has been increasingly... [read more]

Gore Canyon Whitewater Park (CO)

As part of comprehensive management planning for the Upper Colorado River, Grand County obtained a Recreational In-Channel... [read more]

San Miguel River (CO)

For over ten years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access, protect flows, and restore riparian... [read more]

Cache la Poudre River Northern Integrated Supply Project (CO)

American Whitewater has been actively engaged in advocacy on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which proposes... [read more]

Animas River Tacoma-Ames Hydro (CO)

For several Years, American Whitewater has worked to improve public access at the Tacoma Hydroelectric facility on... [read more]

Sunset Falls Hydropower Development

On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County filed an application for a... [read more]

Similkameen River (BC/WA)

American Whitewater supports protecting the environmental, recreational, and other values of a fully connected and continuously flowing... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Limited Edition Whatever Your Quiver AW Gear

Show your support for American Whitewater with limited edition river inspired gear! American Whitewater has partnered again... [read more]

Support Shoshone Permanency

If you’ve driven I-70 through western Colorado, you’ve likely driven by the Shoshone dam and powerhouse in... [read more]

Gore Fest 2025

After eight years of hosting Gore Fest, American Whitewater is excited to announce we fully passed the... [read more]

Illegal Mine that Ravaged the Nolichucky Put-In Blocked By Courts

Boaters once began their trips down the Nolichucky River Gorge at a US Forest Service access site... [read more]

Stand Up for River Access in Colorado!

American Whitewater needs your help to secure the right to float in Colorado. Many people are not... [read more]

New Wild and Scenic River Legislation for Montana!

On August 1st, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act,... [read more]

Legacy Giving is Easy with Our Free Make-A-Will Program

Legacy giving through the Enduring Rivers Circle is more than philanthropy—it’s gratitude in action.Leave a lasting legacy... [read more]

Submit Your Best to the 2026 American Whitewater Calendar!

Show off your best images to the entire community by submitting photos for inclusion in the 2025... [read more]
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