Bear River Release Schedule Announcement (ID)

posted January 29, 2009

by Kevin Colburn

In 2008 paddlers celebrated the restoration of pulse flows and awesome Class IV(V) boating opportunities to Idaho's Black Canyon of the Bear River. 2009 will offer paddlers four scheduled dates, and many more potential release dates from April through mid-July. AW negotiated these releases and is involved in their ongoing monitoring and management.

Unexpected Whitewater Release on the Bear in Idaho

posted April 18, 2005

by Thomas O'Keefe and Charlie Vincent

This spring the Black Canyon section of the Bear River in SE Idaho ran for the first time in over 5 years.

PacifiCorp Receives Hydro License for their Bear River Projects (ID)

posted February 2, 2004

by John Gangemi

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently issued new hydro licenses to PacifiCorp for three projects on the Bear River. American Whitewater has been involved in this proceeding since 1995. Issuance of the licenses now brings us to the implementation phase--more work but whitewater releases included.

River Links

Bear River Release Schedule Announcement (ID)

Unexpected Whitewater Release on the Bear in Idaho

PacifiCorp Receives Hydro License for their Bear River Projects (ID)