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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

North Fork Snoqualmie- WA

Gazing eastwards to the Cascades from north and central Seattle, a large chunk of the vista one... [read more]

Columbia River Gorge (OR & WA)

While the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides the strongest protection for conservation of rivers, other legislation... [read more]

Small Hydropower

While the era of large dam construction in the continental United States is largely over, a new... [read more]

Virgin River Protection and Management (UT)

On March 30, 2009 President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009 which included provisions... [read more]

Protecting Navigability in Oregon

American Whitewater has long been an advocate for protecting the public’s right to navigate Oregon’s rivers. In... [read more]

Milner Flow Restoration (ID)

Under the terms of its federal license (FERC P-2899) to operate the power plant, Idaho Power is... [read more]

Red River (WI)

The Red River is one of the Midwest’s most valued whitewater rivers, attracting paddlers with its scenic... [read more]

McCloud (CA)

The McCloud River’s spring-fed headwaters begin along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Northern California.... [read more]

American Whitewater Articles

The Forest Service Doesn’t Want Your Input

When American Whitewater goes to bat for river corridor protections, or to stop a dam or mining... [read more]

AW VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY KOKATAT: Charlie Duffy

American Whitewater is pleased to recognize Charlie Duffy as our August Volunteer of the Month. Charlie is... [read more]

Sultan River (WA) Summer Release Update

At American Whitewater we are always seeking opportunities to restore rivers while also enhancing recreational opportunities. Sometimes... [read more]

Upper Yough Access Depends on Everyone

Many thanks those who have contributed to AW's Sang Run Access Fund on line. We raised over... [read more]

Dolores River (CO) 2019 Release Season Recap

Releases from McPhee Reservoir into the lower Dolores River have come to an end for the 2019... [read more]

Community Voices: Respect the River, River Surfers Should Wear PFDs

I can't keep my mouth shut any longer. I've been troubled the past couple weeks with the... [read more]

We did amazing work together in 2018! Check out our Annual Report

American Whitewater is an organization that prides ourselves on getting work done, both effectively and efficiently. Eighty-three... [read more]

New Voices are Rising Students join American Whitewater on the Moke

A group of students participating in the Rose Foundation Project, New Voices are Rising based in Oakland,... [read more]
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