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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Snake Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management (WY)

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

West River Flows & Access (VT)

The West River has a history of whitewater boating dating back at least 50 years. In 1958,... [read more]

Gross Reservoir (CO)

To increase its water supply, the City and County of Denver's Board of Water Commissioners (Denver Water)... [read more]

Yuba and Bear Rivers (CA)

The South Yuba River was the birthplace of the hydropower industry in California in the late 1890’s.... [read more]

Susitna (AK)

History of Hydropower Proposals on the Susitna Devil's Canyon on the Susitna River, one of North America's... [read more]

Milltown Dam Removal (MT)

For over 70 years, the Clark Fork River was used as the dumping ground for the waste... [read more]

Sullivan Creek Dam Removal and Flow Management (WA)

SUMMARY A power company built 2 dams, power houses, diversion pipes, and transmission lines on Sullivan Creek... [read more]

Gauley River Protection and Management (WV)

The Gauley River is considered by many to be the ultimate big water river in the eastern... [read more]

Kevin Colburn 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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