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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Restoring Flows to the Chelan Gorge (WA)

The Chelan Gorge is a short but spectacular section of whitewater on the east side of the... [read more]

Nooksack River Stewardship (WA)

The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound... [read more]

Protecting the Smith River, California–Oregon Border

The Smith River is one of the last major free-flowing rivers on the West Coast. Known for... [read more]

National Conservation Lands

The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and... [read more]

Clackamas River Stewardship (OR)

The Clackamas River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved whitewater rivers—renowned for its clear water,... [read more]

Alberton Gorge Land Conservation (MT)

American Whitewater played a pivotal role early in the efforts to protect 306 acres of former Montana... [read more]

North Fork French Broad Wild and Scenic Designation (NC)

American Whitewater has been working with citizens to propose Wild and Scenic River designation for approximately 3.2... [read more]

Owyhee Canyonlands Conservation (OR)

The Owyhee River, protected as a Wild and Scenic River, is renowned among river runners as one... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Public Comments Needed by July 29 to Secure Better Protections for CO Rivers

On June 17, the Forest Service released a Working Draft of the Revised Forest Plan for the... [read more]

Last Call to give for rivers and get a sweet Discount on KEEN shoes

KEEN has been a longtime supporter of our river stewardship work and if you need a new... [read more]

Congress to Take Up Wild and Scenic River Bills Covering Over 1000 River Miles

This week, the House Natural Resource Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands will hold... [read more]

Appeals court sides with Spokane River advocates!

SPOKANE – Late in the day Wednesday, June 26th, the Washington State Court of Appeals Division II... [read more]

Dolores River (CO) 2019 Releases Wrapping Up

As runoff begins to slow in the Dolores River Basin, releases from McPhee Reservoir are beginning to... [read more]

American Whitewater at the North Fork Championships 2019!

Come join us at the North Fork Championship this weekend. Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director Thomas O’Keefe, Communications... [read more]

Oregon Waterway Access Bill Set to Become Law

This week, Oregon House Bill 2835 re-passed the Oregon House on a 52-7 vote. Having earlier cleared... [read more]

Oh Be Joyful Race Back in Action June 22 (CO)

Come join American Whitewater at the 2019 Oh Be Joyful Creek Race in Crested Butte on June... [read more]
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