New Gauge for the Cascade (WA)

posted July 12, 2006

by Thomas O'Keefe

On June 8th a new gauge was added to the USGS real-time network on the Cascade River in Washington State. The new gauge was installed to provide additional information for flood forecasting but will provide a significant benefit to the regional paddling community.

Cascade River (WA) Bridge Debris Removal Update

posted December 24, 2003

by Thomas O'Keefe

This past fall, Skagit County completed work to remove hazardous debris from Bridge Drop rapid on the Cascade River.

Safety Hazard! Cascade River, WA

posted October 25, 2000

by Jason Robertson

About 40 years ago a steel bridge washed off it's footings and settled in the river approximately a quarter-mile downstream at what is now known as Bridge Drop rapid. Link to www.chrisj.winisp.net/ for more information about this hazard including excellent photographs of the site.

River Links

New Gauge for the Cascade (WA)

Cascade River (WA) Bridge Debris Removal Update

Safety Hazard! Cascade River, WA