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SUMMARY:Wild West River Fest (WY)
DESCRIPTION:Wild West River Festival takes place each August on the Shoshone River in Cody Wyoming. The festival is a fundraiser for WWPC and includes a variety of kayak\, SUP\, and raft races as well as a concert and other activities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/wild-west-river-fest-wy/
LOCATION:Hayden Arch Bridge on the Shoshone River
CATEGORIES:Community Event
GEO:44.51044;-109.14715
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164351Z
UID:10000094-1786118400-1786129200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Each year Duke Energy releases various ideal boating flows into the Cascades and Upper sections of the Nantahala River on eight days each year: one weekend in April\, one weekend in September\, and four weekday afternoons in the summer. American Whitewater and our affiliate clubs negotiated these releases in the early 2000’s and meet with stakeholders each year to schedule the releases and address any issues. These releases provide water in a Class III+ section and a Class V section of the Nantahala River. Parking is an issue\, so paddlers are encouraged to use a shuttle service or park well off the the paved road. The April Saturday release is at 250cfs\, The April Sunday release is at 350cfs\, the summer afternoons are at 250cfs\, The September Saturday is at 300cfs\, and the September Sunday release is at 425cfs from 10am to 3pm\, and 250cfs from 3 to 5pm.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/54741/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Nantahala River Launch Site\, Wayah Rd\, Topton\, NC\, 28781
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260320T201519Z
CREATED:20251204T135143Z
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SUMMARY:West Fork Tuckasegee Gorge Release
DESCRIPTION:These releases provide 250 cfs in the Class IV+ West Fork of the Tuckasegee below Lake Glenville. Paddlers hike in from the reservoir on a well established trail\, put in below several large unrunnable waterfalls\, and navigate several miles of Class IV+ whitewater. These releases were negotiated by American Whitewater and our affiliate paddling clubs in the early 2000’s\, and are provided by Duke Energy as part of their federal dam license. Releases are from 10-4pm. Note that this run flows through private property\, and paddlers should not exit the stream bed.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/west-fork-tuckasegee-gorge-release/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The Pines Recreation Area
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260129T160900Z
CREATED:20251218T160025Z
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UID:10000087-1786183200-1786204800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:West Fork Tuckasegee Gorge Release (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Each year Duke Energy releases ideal recreation flows of 250cfs into the Class IV+(V) West Fork Tuckasegee’s steep gorge on seven days. These releases were negotiated by American Whitewater and affiliate paddling clubs in the early 2000’s\, along with the access trail and parking areas\, over the course of a five year process. Each year we meet to plan the next year’s releases and address any issues. Paddlers park at a trailhead on Lake Glenville\, hike down a steep trail to the base of two massive waterfalls\, and paddle 5.6 miles of steep slides\, drops\, and rapids in a gorge comprised of private lands.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/west-fork-tuckasegee-gorge-release-nc/2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010851Z
CREATED:20260210T010748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010851Z
UID:10000183-1786183200-1786204800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development and Swiftwater Rescue at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Development Weekend is reserved for youth groups to develop their whitewater skills together. Boy Scouts\, Green Bay Kids’ Kayaking and other youth groups learn flatwater paddling with a chance to advance their whitewater skills.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/youth-development-and-swiftwater-rescue-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000144-1786183200-1786219200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-08-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010851Z
CREATED:20260210T010748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010851Z
UID:10000184-1786269600-1786291200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development and Swiftwater Rescue at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Development Weekend is reserved for youth groups to develop their whitewater skills together. Boy Scouts\, Green Bay Kids’ Kayaking and other youth groups learn flatwater paddling with a chance to advance their whitewater skills.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/youth-development-and-swiftwater-rescue-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://site-media.americanwhitewater.org/wausau_whitewater_park.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000145-1786269600-1786305600@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-08-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T161147Z
CREATED:20260210T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161147Z
UID:10000191-1786615200-1786636800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Freestyle and Downriver Clinic at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join for two days on the river to advance your freestyle skills. Each day will include three hours of on-river instruction from some of the best paddlers in the USA. Whether you’re looking to learn to spin\, cartwheel\, loop\, godzilla or trickywoo\, this clinic is for all freestyle levels. A free entry into the Midwest Freestyle Championships is included with your registration. Show off what you’ve learned!
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/jackson-freestyle-and-downriver-clinic-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162656Z
CREATED:20260326T162656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162656Z
UID:10000250-1786644000-1786651200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:2026 Chute Out - Potomac Freestyle Events
DESCRIPTION:The Great Falls Foundation and Calleva River School are partnering to bring you a great summer of freestyle on the Potomac!\nThe Chute Outs are a Potomac River staple\, hosted by Valley Mill Camp for many years. These events offer freestyle competitions throughout the summer. They are open to all\, and every skill level. Low key\, fun\, friendly competitions where the participants do their best tricks in a sets of rides on whatever feature happens to be in at the river level for that day. \nVenue: We will meet from 5:00-6:00pm in the Anglers lower parking lot to sign up for the competition and then head out to the best feature for that day’s river level.\nDates: Monthly on the Second Thursday (April is on 3rd Thurs)\, April-August4/16\, 5/14\, 6/11\, 7/9\, 8/13Check-In Time: 5:00 PMRace Start Time: 6:00 PMEntry Fee: FREE! Donations to Great Falls Foundation appreciated.This is an ACA-sanctioned event.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/2026-chute-out-potomac-freestyle-events/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Old Angler’s Inn\, 10801 Mcarthur Blvd\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Falls Foundation":MAILTO:greatfallsfoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T161147Z
CREATED:20260210T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161147Z
UID:10000192-1786701600-1786723200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Freestyle and Downriver Clinic at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Join for two days on the river to advance your freestyle skills. Each day will include three hours of on-river instruction from some of the best paddlers in the USA. Whether you’re looking to learn to spin\, cartwheel\, loop\, godzilla or trickywoo\, this clinic is for all freestyle levels. A free entry into the Midwest Freestyle Championships is included with your registration. Show off what you’ve learned!
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/jackson-freestyle-and-downriver-clinic-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://site-media.americanwhitewater.org/wausau_whitewater_park.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260210T161359Z
CREATED:20260210T161359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161359Z
UID:10000195-1786784400-1786813200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Freestyle Championships at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:About 100 kayakers and canoeists from across the Midwest travel to Wausau for their chance to be the Midwest Freestyle Champion in their respective class: Beginners\, Intermediates\, Experts\, Masters\, Canoe and Womens. Participants will complete as many tricks as they can in one minute and the individual with the most points moves on to the next round.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/midwest-freestyle-championships-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20251108T152300Z
CREATED:20251108T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152300Z
UID:10000060-1786795200-1786806000@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:North Fork Rogue Release (OR)
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater opportunities on the North Fork Rogue occur with spill during the spring\, during periods of plant maintenance\, and over two scheduled days every August and in September on Labor Day weekend. For the two-day releases\, the first day is set at 250 cfs and the second day is set at inflow up to 450 cfs. Spill amounts may vary +-35 cfs due to the imprecise nature of the spill gate controls. PacifiCorp will make a good faith effort to release the target amounts on the date and time specified. Additional information on flows and operations can be found on the PacifiCorp Rogue River Flows webpage.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/north-fork-rogue-release-or/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Falls Trailhead\, 1067 Mill Creek Drive\, Prospect\, OR\, 97536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T161359Z
CREATED:20260210T161359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161359Z
UID:10000196-1786869000-1786892400@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Freestyle Championships at Wausau\, WI
DESCRIPTION:About 100 kayakers and canoeists from across the Midwest travel to Wausau for their chance to be the Midwest Freestyle Champion in their respective class: Beginners\, Intermediates\, Experts\, Masters\, Canoe and Womens. Participants will complete as many tricks as they can in one minute and the individual with the most points moves on to the next round.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/midwest-freestyle-championships-at-wausau-wi/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20251108T152300Z
CREATED:20251108T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152300Z
UID:10000061-1786874400-1786896000@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:North Fork Rogue Release (OR)
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater opportunities on the North Fork Rogue occur with spill during the spring\, during periods of plant maintenance\, and over two scheduled days every August and in September on Labor Day weekend. For the two-day releases\, the first day is set at 250 cfs and the second day is set at inflow up to 450 cfs. Spill amounts may vary +-35 cfs due to the imprecise nature of the spill gate controls. PacifiCorp will make a good faith effort to release the target amounts on the date and time specified. Additional information on flows and operations can be found on the PacifiCorp Rogue River Flows webpage.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/north-fork-rogue-release-or/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Falls Trailhead\, 1067 Mill Creek Drive\, Prospect\, OR\, 97536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T191403Z
CREATED:20260622T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T191403Z
UID:10000335-1787389200-1787410800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:NF Feather River - Rock Creek
DESCRIPTION:Rock Creek Scheduled Recreation Flows Return to the North Fork Feather in 2026\nThe Rock Creek Reach of the North Fork Feather River continues to provide some of California’s most reliable summer and fall whitewater opportunities thanks to recreation releases secured through the relicensing of the Cresta Hydroelectric Project. Prior to the 2001 license\, flows in this bypass reach were largely diverted for hydropower generation\, leaving only minimal instream flows and making boating opportunities rare and unpredictable. \nThat changed through the efforts of American Whitewater\, Chico PaddleHeads\, and Shasta Paddlers\, who spent years advocating for improved river conditions and dedicated recreation releases. Today\, the Rock Creek Reach supports dependable boating opportunities throughout much of the year\, with scheduled recreation releases supplementing the enhanced base flows that now support daily boating on portions of the run. \nThe Rock Creek Reach offers something for a wide range of paddlers. The Rodgers Flat section provides enjoyable Class III boating\, while the Tobin and Lobin sections deliver some of the most exciting Class IV and Class V whitewater in Northern California. With Highway 70 paralleling much of the river\, multiple access points allow paddlers to customize trips and run individual sections or the entire reach. \nScheduled Recreation Release Dates\nThe following recreation releases are scheduled for 2026. Flow targets are measured below Rock Creek Dam and are intended to provide quality boating opportunities throughout the reach. \nJune 27–28\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nJuly 25–26\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nAugust 22–23\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nSeptember 26–27\, 2026 (FEATHER FEST) \n\nSaturday: 900 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nBoaters should always verify flows before traveling\, as operational or system conditions can occasionally affect release schedules. By 9 a.m. on Saturdays\, flows will be increased to the listed cfs before starting to reduce at 3 p.m. to 900 cfs. On Sundays\, flows will be at 900 cfs until 2 p.m. when flows will be gradually reduced \nWhether you’re looking for roadside Class III laps on Rodgers Flat or challenging Class IV-V whitewater through Tobin and Lobin\, the 2026 recreation release schedule provides several excellent opportunities to experience one of California’s premier dam-controlled whitewater runs.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/nf-feather-river-rock-creek-cresta/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Indian Jim Campground (CA)
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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GEO:39.9488;-121.30248
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T001757Z
CREATED:20260209T213513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T001757Z
UID:10000134-1787392800-1787410800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Jim Falls Whitewater Releases (WI)
DESCRIPTION:Jim Falls whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the Chippewa River at the Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project near Jim Falls\, Wisconsin. On six select dates through the summer\, gates are opened to provide peak flows of approximately 650 cfs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to boat this 0.75-mile Class II–III pool-drop reach of the Chippewa River below the old County Y bridge. Throughout April and May\, higher base flows of about 850 cfs are also maintained to support lake sturgeon and other fish species. Access is via Old Abe Wayside Park for the put-in\, with an established take-out and parking downstream. \nThese releases exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal relicensing process. American Whitewater played an important role in securing scheduled boating flows through the Lower Chippewa River settlement agreement filed with FERC in 2001. The release program remains an annual operating requirement of the Jim Falls Project and was expanded in 2016 to include additional events\, ensuring continued whitewater recreation opportunities on this reach. \nIf you take advantage of these opportunities\, please be sure to sign in at the put‐in location and include any comments you might have. These sheets will be used to evaluate participation and help make informed decision regarding future flow releases. Your cooperation is appreciated.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/jim-falls-whitewater-releases-wi/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Old Abe Wayside
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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GEO:45.05879;-91.27147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000146-1787392800-1787428800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-08-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T191403Z
CREATED:20260622T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T191403Z
UID:10000336-1787475600-1787493600@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:NF Feather River - Rock Creek
DESCRIPTION:Rock Creek Scheduled Recreation Flows Return to the North Fork Feather in 2026\nThe Rock Creek Reach of the North Fork Feather River continues to provide some of California’s most reliable summer and fall whitewater opportunities thanks to recreation releases secured through the relicensing of the Cresta Hydroelectric Project. Prior to the 2001 license\, flows in this bypass reach were largely diverted for hydropower generation\, leaving only minimal instream flows and making boating opportunities rare and unpredictable. \nThat changed through the efforts of American Whitewater\, Chico PaddleHeads\, and Shasta Paddlers\, who spent years advocating for improved river conditions and dedicated recreation releases. Today\, the Rock Creek Reach supports dependable boating opportunities throughout much of the year\, with scheduled recreation releases supplementing the enhanced base flows that now support daily boating on portions of the run. \nThe Rock Creek Reach offers something for a wide range of paddlers. The Rodgers Flat section provides enjoyable Class III boating\, while the Tobin and Lobin sections deliver some of the most exciting Class IV and Class V whitewater in Northern California. With Highway 70 paralleling much of the river\, multiple access points allow paddlers to customize trips and run individual sections or the entire reach. \nScheduled Recreation Release Dates\nThe following recreation releases are scheduled for 2026. Flow targets are measured below Rock Creek Dam and are intended to provide quality boating opportunities throughout the reach. \nJune 27–28\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nJuly 25–26\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nAugust 22–23\, 2026 \n\nSaturday: 1\,100 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nSeptember 26–27\, 2026 (FEATHER FEST) \n\nSaturday: 900 cfs\nSunday: 900 cfs\n\nBoaters should always verify flows before traveling\, as operational or system conditions can occasionally affect release schedules. By 9 a.m. on Saturdays\, flows will be increased to the listed cfs before starting to reduce at 3 p.m. to 900 cfs. On Sundays\, flows will be at 900 cfs until 2 p.m. when flows will be gradually reduced \nWhether you’re looking for roadside Class III laps on Rodgers Flat or challenging Class IV-V whitewater through Tobin and Lobin\, the 2026 recreation release schedule provides several excellent opportunities to experience one of California’s premier dam-controlled whitewater runs.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/nf-feather-river-rock-creek-cresta/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Indian Jim Campground (CA)
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T001757Z
CREATED:20260209T213513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T001757Z
UID:10000135-1787479200-1787497200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Jim Falls Whitewater Releases (WI)
DESCRIPTION:Jim Falls whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the Chippewa River at the Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project near Jim Falls\, Wisconsin. On six select dates through the summer\, gates are opened to provide peak flows of approximately 650 cfs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to boat this 0.75-mile Class II–III pool-drop reach of the Chippewa River below the old County Y bridge. Throughout April and May\, higher base flows of about 850 cfs are also maintained to support lake sturgeon and other fish species. Access is via Old Abe Wayside Park for the put-in\, with an established take-out and parking downstream. \nThese releases exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal relicensing process. American Whitewater played an important role in securing scheduled boating flows through the Lower Chippewa River settlement agreement filed with FERC in 2001. The release program remains an annual operating requirement of the Jim Falls Project and was expanded in 2016 to include additional events\, ensuring continued whitewater recreation opportunities on this reach. \nIf you take advantage of these opportunities\, please be sure to sign in at the put‐in location and include any comments you might have. These sheets will be used to evaluate participation and help make informed decision regarding future flow releases. Your cooperation is appreciated.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/jim-falls-whitewater-releases-wi/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Old Abe Wayside
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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GEO:45.05879;-91.27147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000147-1787479200-1787515200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-08-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260320T201519Z
CREATED:20251204T135143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T201519Z
UID:10000080-1787997600-1788019200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:West Fork Tuckasegee Gorge Release
DESCRIPTION:These releases provide 250 cfs in the Class IV+ West Fork of the Tuckasegee below Lake Glenville. Paddlers hike in from the reservoir on a well established trail\, put in below several large unrunnable waterfalls\, and navigate several miles of Class IV+ whitewater. These releases were negotiated by American Whitewater and our affiliate paddling clubs in the early 2000’s\, and are provided by Duke Energy as part of their federal dam license. Releases are from 10-4pm. Note that this run flows through private property\, and paddlers should not exit the stream bed.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/west-fork-tuckasegee-gorge-release/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:The Pines Recreation Area
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260129T160900Z
CREATED:20251218T160025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T160900Z
UID:10000088-1787997600-1788019200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:West Fork Tuckasegee Gorge Release (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Each year Duke Energy releases ideal recreation flows of 250cfs into the Class IV+(V) West Fork Tuckasegee’s steep gorge on seven days. These releases were negotiated by American Whitewater and affiliate paddling clubs in the early 2000’s\, along with the access trail and parking areas\, over the course of a five year process. Each year we meet to plan the next year’s releases and address any issues. Paddlers park at a trailhead on Lake Glenville\, hike down a steep trail to the base of two massive waterfalls\, and paddle 5.6 miles of steep slides\, drops\, and rapids in a gorge comprised of private lands.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/west-fork-tuckasegee-gorge-release-nc/2026-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T004951Z
CREATED:20260210T003754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T004951Z
UID:10000158-1787997600-1788019200@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Wausau Whitewater Park Releases (WI)
DESCRIPTION:Wausau Whitewater Park incorporates more than twelve beautiful natural and engineered features along 1/3 mile of the Wisconsin River in the heart of downtown Wausau\, WI. Dam releases during events assure consistent flows and the formation of prime features ranging from Class II to III+ throughout the course. Flatwater and gentle Class I can also be found at the top and bottom of the course to warm-up\, practice skills and polish combat rolls. The course is open during Recreational Releases each day 10AM-4PM. Rec Release $20/day or $30/weekend\, on-site registration only.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/wausau-whitewater-park-releases-wi/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T004951Z
CREATED:20260210T003754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T004951Z
UID:10000159-1788084000-1788105600@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Wausau Whitewater Park Releases (WI)
DESCRIPTION:Wausau Whitewater Park incorporates more than twelve beautiful natural and engineered features along 1/3 mile of the Wisconsin River in the heart of downtown Wausau\, WI. Dam releases during events assure consistent flows and the formation of prime features ranging from Class II to III+ throughout the course. Flatwater and gentle Class I can also be found at the top and bottom of the course to warm-up\, practice skills and polish combat rolls. The course is open during Recreational Releases each day 10AM-4PM. Rec Release $20/day or $30/weekend\, on-site registration only.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/wausau-whitewater-park-releases-wi/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Wausau Whitewater Park\, 200 River Drive\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000148-1788602400-1788638400@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-09-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20251108T152300Z
CREATED:20251108T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152300Z
UID:10000062-1788688800-1788710400@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:North Fork Rogue Release (OR)
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater opportunities on the North Fork Rogue occur with spill during the spring\, during periods of plant maintenance\, and over two scheduled days every August and in September on Labor Day weekend. For the two-day releases\, the first day is set at 250 cfs and the second day is set at inflow up to 450 cfs. Spill amounts may vary +-35 cfs due to the imprecise nature of the spill gate controls. PacifiCorp will make a good faith effort to release the target amounts on the date and time specified. Additional information on flows and operations can be found on the PacifiCorp Rogue River Flows webpage.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/north-fork-rogue-release-or/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Falls Trailhead\, 1067 Mill Creek Drive\, Prospect\, OR\, 97536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T224457Z
CREATED:20260209T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224457Z
UID:10000149-1788688800-1788724800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Whitewater Releases (MN)
DESCRIPTION:Thomson whitewater releases are scheduled recreational flow events on the St. Louis River below the Thomson Hydropower Project near Carlton\, Minnesota. On select dates each season\, dam operations provide planned boating flows of approximately 700 cfs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, creating a rare opportunity to paddle the famous Thomson reach. This steep and technical stretch of Class III–IV whitewater is otherwise unavailable at normal river levels and offers one of the premier whitewater runs in the Midwest\, with continuous rapids\, powerful current\, and a dramatic gorge setting. \nThese scheduled flows exist because of advocacy and collaboration during the project’s federal licensing process. American Whitewater worked with local partners and agencies to secure recreational releases as part of the operating requirements for the Thomson Project. The release program helps ensure that whitewater boating remains a recognized and protected use of the St. Louis River alongside hydropower generation and other resource priorities.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/st-louis-river-whitewater-releases-mn/2026-09-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T160000
DTSTAMP:20251108T152300Z
CREATED:20251108T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152300Z
UID:10000063-1788775200-1788796800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:North Fork Rogue Release (OR)
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater opportunities on the North Fork Rogue occur with spill during the spring\, during periods of plant maintenance\, and over two scheduled days every August and in September on Labor Day weekend. For the two-day releases\, the first day is set at 250 cfs and the second day is set at inflow up to 450 cfs. Spill amounts may vary +-35 cfs due to the imprecise nature of the spill gate controls. PacifiCorp will make a good faith effort to release the target amounts on the date and time specified. Additional information on flows and operations can be found on the PacifiCorp Rogue River Flows webpage.
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/north-fork-rogue-release-or/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Falls Trailhead\, 1067 Mill Creek Drive\, Prospect\, OR\, 97536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T144530Z
CREATED:20260217T144244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T144530Z
UID:10000211-1789207200-1789228800@www.americanwhitewater.org
SUMMARY:Bear River Black Canyon Dam Releases (ID)
DESCRIPTION:American Whitewater negotiated releases on Idaho’s Class IV-V Black Canyon of the Bear River\, and works to schedule them with other stakeholders each year. On scheduled days\, flows of 900 cfs or inflow\, whichever is greater\, will be provided on each day. Between adjoining release days\, night-time flows of 200 cfs will be maintained. 
URL:https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/bear-river-black-canyon-dam-releases-id/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Grace Dam Put In\, Grace Dam Rd\, Grace\, ID\, 83241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dam Release
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