Bear River Planned Release Schedule September 5,6,7 2009The following releases on the Bear River are planned: Reach Miles Ft / Mile Est. Class Date Flow, cfs Drum Afterbay 4.5 120 to 150 IV at start SA-Sep 5 200to Dutch Flat steeper at V- at end SU-Sep 6 250Afterbay end MO-Sep 7 300Dutch Flat 4.7 100 to 80 IV at start SA-Sep 5 200Afterbay to steeper at II at end SU-Sep 6 250Chicago Park beginning MO-Sep 7 300_____________________________________________________________________These reaches are to the north of Dutch Flat, which is north of Highway 80, north-east of Auburn. Maps and detailed directions to put-in and take-out will be posted soon. These reaches have seldom been run; the Drum Afterbay reach may never have been run. The Drum Power House road is a popular bicycle ride. Please drive carefully and be alert for bicyclists. APPROACH THESE REACHES WITH CAUTION, AS YOU WOULD AN EXPLORATORY RUN OR A FIRST DESCENT. BEWARE OF BRUSH AND WOOD.Survey information is very important to securing flows as part of the new License. To fill out a survey, go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB2297AJ8Q9ZL