2003 Whitewater Release Schedule for Rhinelander Channel, Wisconsin

May 6, 2003
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JUNE 14, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 600 cfs

Special release is coordinated with the 20th Year Anniversary Festival of WXPR our local public radio station – live music will be performing across the street at the Trigs Band Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jazz at 5:30 and Folk music at 8:30.

Contact: Scott Watson 715-282-6025 watsons@newnorth.net

JULY 21, Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 600 cfs

The release is scheduled to follow the ACA Open Canoe Nationals in Wausau to give paddlers the option of an additional day of paddling in the Northwoods.

Contact: Pete Steffes 715-275-3257 canoeboy@newnorth.net

AUGUST 3, Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 600 cfs

Contact: Ruth & Bill Jaeger 715-277-2493 rjaeger@bfm.org

AUGUST 9, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 600 cfs

Special release is coordinated with our local Chamber of Commerce, Rhinelander Blues Festival – Live blues music will be at the Trigs Band Pavilion across the street from the whitewater release.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit the Rhinelander Streamkeeper page for a description of the reach, photos and history of securing this schedule in the relicense of the hydro facilities.

Northern Paddle & Trail is conducting a fundraising effort to improve the Rhinelander Whitewater Trail.