Weekly update July 27th, 2005
Deerfield River Festival
American Whitewater’s Deerfield Riverfest
Saturday, July 30th, 2005
The Deerfield Riverfest will begin at 2:00pm on July 30th in the large field across the street from Zoar Outdoor on Route 2, Charlemont, Massachusetts. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities, showcase whitewater paddlesport and raise funds and membership for American Whitewater. The festival is an afternoon/evening event providing entertainment for both paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts young and old. Saturday afternoon on the river features our 9th annual amateur whitewater rodeo. The festival site will be bustling with activity including a marketplace during the day and in the evening; we roll out the carpet for our famous chicken barbecue, live entertainment, beer and a silent auction of awesome outdoor gear. Sunday morning features a wild down river race on the Monroe Bridge section of the Deerfield
This year’s festival will focus on adding vendors and activities that provide a level of community outreach to interest families and children, as well as place an emphasis on the conservation and access role AW has played in the region. Music, food, and lots of entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening will keep the crowd hoppin’ and happy as they shop for new boats, outdoor equipment, and local arts and crafts. Some might even be lucky to place a winning bid at the Silent Auction.
This year’s exciting festival is a special event that celebrates the first major AW relicensing victory in New England. To help us celebrate this incredible river–contact Mike Coleman at (781) 662-7162 or mdc@beaconarch.com. to volunteer. If you would like additional information, please visit www.americanwhitewater.org/events. Be Part of a major milestone in American Whitewater history
Dam releases. Be aware weather and/or mechanical problems could alter recreational release schedules. Always check ahead of your trip by calling the dam operators or checking the related American Whitewater websites for the latest changes. 2005 Massachusetts release schedule . Fife Brook in Massachusetts will be releasing daily from Wednesday July 27th thru Sunday July 31st. Waterline flow forecast The Dryway will be releasing Friday, July 29th, Saturday, July 30th, and Sunday July 31st. Waterline flow forecast 2005 New Hampshire / Vermont release schedule . Pontook on the Androscoggin river near Errol NH will be releasing Friday, July 29th, Saturday, July 30th, and Sunday July 31st. Call ahead for the following rivers. Pemi (Bristol) Class II pre recorded phone line 603-634-3569. 800 cfs is a low level. Sumner Falls (Park & play) For current and the next days release information from Wilder dam go to the Waterline FlowCaste website. You can also call 1-800-452-1737 and at the prompt key in 505121 for the same web based information over the phone. | 2005 New York release schedule . Sacandaga River (NY) Releases everyday for much of the year. Releases are from about 10am to 5pm apx. 5000cfs. Waterline flow forecast Hudson River a low flow bubble is released every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the Summer Dead River will be releasing 2400 cfs on Saturday, July 30th and 1800 cfs on Sunday July 31st. Class III at this level Kennebec Upper Class IV Daily releases (generally 4800cfs) starting at 10 am. On Saturday July 30th from 1pm to 3pm there will be a low flow release of 2400 cfs.
Kennebec Lower Class II-III Daily releases (generally 4800cfs) starting at 10 am (add 1/2 hour for flow to arrive at put in) On Saturday July 30th from 1pm to 3pm there will be a low flow release of 2400 cfs.
Rapid in Maine class IV. will not be releasing this weekend. Two more weekends are scheduled for August.
Canada Falls section of the South Branch of the Penobscot will be releasing this Saturday July 30th
Seboomook section of the West Branch of the Penobscot will be releasing a minimum of 500 cfs daily throughout the Summer |
| Best bet natural flow Check gages before venturing out to the rivers. Mattawamkeag Class II-IV Saco Limington Rips class II West Branch Penobscot Class IV-V
Winnipesaukee Upper Class I-II (currently running at minimum summer flows) Winnipesaukee Lower Class III (currently running at minimum summer flows) Merrimack Class II
Connecticut Sumner Falls (Park & Play) White Class II-III
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Farmington T-Ville Class II-III
Black Rt 3 wave Black class II-V (Hole Brothers) Delaware class I-II River Level Forecast From the National Weather Service. USGS tabular gages |
| Weather Weather links? Weather links are for the New England & New York region. Most forecast and radar origins are located from Laconia NH which is somewhat central for the New England region. To get a more specific localized forecast type in the city or zip code at the top of the linked weather pages. New England Radar (still). Intellicast radar for the Northeast New England Radar (loop). Intellicast looping radar for the Northeast New England Rainfall (daily). Intellicast rainfall estimates for the last 24 hours New England Rainfall (daily). National Weather Service rainfall estimates for the last 24 hours | New England Rainfall (daily). National Weather Service storm total rainfall estimates. Note: this is for the last major widespread rain event. Check the dates since this could be several weeks old. New England Rainfall (weekly). Intellicast rainfall estimates for the last week Weekly forecast. Weather Underground forecast and almanac. Northeast Rivers Forecast Center . Precipitation forecast for the region. |