Tieton

As a result of the Retreat Fire the Forest Service has instituted Closure Number 06-17-08-24-22 that encompasses 81,391 acres along the Tieton River from Tieton Road that includes the put-in for this run. This closure effectively prevents access to the Tieton River and will likely extend through the 2024 Tieton whitewater season during draw down of Rimrock Reservoir. This Order is effective August 20, 2024, through October 31, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.

In May 2022 the Regional Forester issued a Leader's Intent letter directing the Regional Leadership Team to 'reduce extended wildfire closures.' American Whitewater is engaged in policy discussions at the regional and national level to ensure that risk mitigation measures other than closures are fully evaluated.

Interactive map of the wildfire perimeter and closure area can be found at this web link: < https://arcg.is/1OKDmS0 >.