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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

New Mexico Game Commission to fix “Non-navigable Water” Rule

This past Thursday November 21, the New Mexico Game and Fish Commission voted 6-1 to release an... [read more]

VT Supreme Court Protects Whitewater Boating on the Green River

The Vermont Supreme Court decided today that whitewater boaters have the right to paddle on the Green... [read more]

American Whitewater Pledges to Support Public Lands – You Can Too

American Whitewater was founded in 1954 by a group of paddlers under the belief that we love... [read more]

AW’s 2019 Holiday Membership Deal now available!

American Whitewater is pleased to announce our 2019 Holiday Membership Offer – a one year AW membership paired with... [read more]

AW’s 2019 Holiday Membership Deal now available!

American Whitewater is pleased to announce our 2019 Holiday Membership Offer – a one year AW membership paired with... [read more]

Comments Needed to Support Upper Yough Releases (MD)

The 12-year state permit that governs the releases from Deep Creek Lake into the Upper Youghiogheny is... [read more]

Ashley National Forest (UT) Information Needed

The Ashley National Forest is in the process of updating its land management plan—something that hasn’t happened... [read more]

Limited Edition AW tees, tanks and hoodies!

Shred it, then protect it! American Whitewater has partnered again with FLOAT to bring you these limited... [read more]
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