Document - Spokane River, Whitewater Paddling Instream Flow Assessment
Abstract
The Spokane River provides excellent whitewater boating opportunities with both river runs and park-and-play areas. With the exception of Trailer Park Wave, access to each play area or river reach can be achieved with relative ease and, in most cases, is possible just minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition, paddlers can enjoy the whitewater resources for the vast majority of the year. Additional whitewater opportunities could be provided by publishing release data from near the Post Falls HED, by improving access at some sites, by adjusting releases within the 2,000 to 5,000 cfs range to meet the preferred flows described above, or by providing additional recreational releases during summer months. Given the availability of whitewater on the Spokane River, the Work Group will need to consider the relative benefit of providing such releases of water versus the effects on water levels and water availability.Description
Whitewater flow study report for the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project (FERC P-2545)Document Information
Filename - Spokane River, Whitewater Paddling Instream Flow Assessment2194.pdf
Size - 2.05MB
Associated Rivers
Spokane
WA