Scheduled Releases
2010 Scheduled WW Releases for the Northeast Region
NPMB attempts to provide the most up to date and correct release information available. However, not all dates or sources are verified. If you know of better or more accurate information for any of these releases, please email NPMB at: mail@npmb.com - Thanks. |
| Connecticut |
| Maine |
Dead River (ME) 2010
Saturday 8 May 7000+ cfs Saturday 15 May 7000+ cfs Saturday 22 May 5500+ cfs Sunday 30 May 5500+ cfs * Saturday 5 June 5500+ cfs * Saturday 12 June 3500 cfs * Sunday 13 June 2400 cfs * Saturday 26 June 1800 cfs * Sunday 27 June 1300 cfs * Saturday 3 July 1300 cfs Sunday 4 July 1800 cfs Saturday 24 July 2400 cfs * Sunday 25 July 1800 cfs * Saturday 14 August 2400 cfs * Sunday 15 August 3500 cfs * Sunday 5 September 4500 cfs * Saturday 18 September 3500 cfs * Saturday 2 October FULL OPEN UP TO 6000 cfs * * release ends at 1 pmFor release levels call 1-800-557-FLOW; select "Kennebec" and "Flagstaff" to get the flow from Long Falls Dam (Flagstaff Lake).
• USGS Online Gage: 01044550 Spencer Stream at mouth, near Grand Falls, ME
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Kennebec River (ME) 2010
Sat 19-Jun 10am-1pm 8000 cfs and 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 26-Jun 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 3-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Mon 5-Jul 10am-1pm 8000 cfs Sat 10-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sun 11-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 17-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 24-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 31-Jul 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sun 1-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 7-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 14-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sun 15-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 21-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 28-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sun 29-Aug 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 4-Sep 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 11-Sep 10am-1pm 8000 cfs and 1pm-3pm 2400 cfs Sat 25-Sep 10am-1pm 8000 cfs
From May 1st through Columbus Day in October, the daily release will be a minimum of 4800 cfs, 10am to 1 pm.
From June 15th through September 15th, 1 pm - 3 pm minimum release will be 2400 cfs
Between June 15th and September 15th in consultation with AWA, AMC and NEFLOW there will be four Sunday releases at a minimum of 2400 cfs during the hours of 1 pm and 3 pm
In consultation with all interested parties there will be four releases of 8000cfs provided each rafting season during the hours of 10 am and 1 pm.
For the latest flow information call (800) 557-3569 Dial 5 for Kennebec.
• USGS Online Gage: 01042500 Kennebec River at The Forks, ME
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Magalloway River (ME) 2010
Sat-Sun, June 26-27 900 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day Sat-Sun, July 3-4 900 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day Sat-Sun, July 10-11 1200 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day Sat-Sun, Aug 21-22 1200 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day Sat-Sun, Aug 28-29 1200 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day Sat-Sun, Sept 4-5 900 cfs release from 10:00am to 3:00pm each dayFlow release from 10:00am to 3:00pm on day of release. For the latest flow information call (800) 557-3569 Dial 2 for Androscogin then dial 3 for Aziscohos Dam.
• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Penobscot, S. Branch / Canada Falls (ME) 2010
July 3 ? cfs* July 10 ? cfs July 17 ? cfs July 24 ? cfs July 31 ? cfs August 7 ? cfs August 14 ? cfs August 21 ? cfs August 28 ? cfs September 4 ? cfs September 11 ? cfs
* Flow CFS not yet determined.
Releases are on Saturdays and begin at 10 AM and continue until 3 PM on each release date.
• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Penobscot, W. Branch / Seboomook Section (ME) 2010
Special boating release: Saturday, September 5 (Labor Day weekend) of 1,500 cfs.Minimum daily flow 500 cfs. This flow will be available 24/7 throughout the boating season (April 1 - October 15).
• FloFone: 1-888-323-4341
• More information: http://glha.us
• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Rapid River (ME) 2010
Fri - Sun, July 16-18 1300 cfs Fri-Sat; 1800 Sun. Sat - Sun July 24-25 1300 cfs Sat; 1800 cfs Sun. Sat - Sun, Aug 7-8 1300 cfs Sat; 1300 cfs Sun. Fri - Sun, Aug 13-15 1300 cfs Fri-Sat; 1800 cfs Sun.Subject to modification due to low lake levels Flows start at 6:00pm before 1st scheduled day and end 12:00noon on last scheduled day. Flow information phone (800) 557-3569 dial 2 for Androscogin then dial 4 for Middle dam.
• USGS Online Gage: 01054000 Androscoggin River near Gorham, NH
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| Maryland |
North Branch Potomac River (MD) 2010
- April 10-11
- April 24-25
- May 8-9
- May 22-23
• USGS Online Gage: 01595800 North Branch Potomac River At Barnum, WV
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Upper Yough (MD) 2010
- Apr 16, 23, 30
- May 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, 29
- Jun 7, 11, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28
- Jul 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 31
- Aug 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30
- Sep 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 27
- Oct 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15
For notification of upcoming unscheduled releases; call 315-413-2823.
• USGS Online Gage: 03076500 Youghiogheny River At Friendsville, MD
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| Massachusetts |
Deerfield River (MA) 2010
From: Zoar Outdoor web site.Dryway/#5 Station Dam
32 scheduled releases. Friday releases are for four hours and begin at 11 a.m. Saturday releases last five hours and begin at 10 a.m. Sunday releases are four hours beginning at 10 a.m. Flows vary from 900-1100 cfs.- May 29, 30
- June June 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
- July 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 25, 30, 31
- August 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 22, 27, 28, 29
- September 4, 5, 6, 11 12, 18
• USGS Online Gage: None
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 255122 Deerfield River At #5 Dam, Monroe Bridge MA
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Zoar Gap/Fife Brook Dam
106 scheduled releases. Releases from Fife Brook Dam start between 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon, with a flow of at least 700 cfs.- April 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30
- May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- June 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30
- July 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31*
- August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
- September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 30
- October 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
106 scheduled releases. Releases from Fife Brook Dam start between 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon, with a flow of at least 700 cfs.
* Deerfield River Festival, Sat. July 31, 2010
• USGS Online Gage: 01168500 Deerfield River At Charlemont, MA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 255123 Deerfield River At Fife Brook Dam, Florida, MA
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Farmington River (MA) 2010
- Sat. - Sun. Oct 16-17
- Sat. - Sun. Oct 23-24
• USGS Online Gage: 01185500 West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston, MA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Millers River (MA) 2010
- Sat April 10 1100 cfs (47th Annual River Rat Race)
- Sun April 11
• USGS Online Gage: 01164000 Millers River At South Royalston, MA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 255112
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Westfield River (MA) 2010
- March 26-28 Fri afternoon until water is gone. (Discharge of winter pool)
- April 17-18 1300 cfs 6am until water is gone.(57th Annual Westfield River Races)
Discharge of winter pool for downstream migration of salmon smolt • USGS Online Gage: 01179500 Westfield River At Knightville, MA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 251288
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| New Hampshire |
Androscoggin, Pontook Dam (NH) 2010
- May 29, 30, 31
- June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- July 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
- Aug 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
- Sept 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12,
• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Ashuelot River (NH) 2010
- May 1 275 cfs 5am until water is gone. (Upper Ashuelot Canoe Race)
• USGS Online Gage: 01158000 Ashuelot River Below Surry Mt Dam, Near Keene, NH
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 335111
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Blackwater River (NH) 2010
- April 16-18 700 cfs 11am until water is gone. (Annual Blackwater Slalom)
- April 24-25 700 cfs 11am until water is gone.
• USGS Online Gage: 01087000 Blackwater River Near Webster, NH
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 331128
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Lower Otter Brook (NH) 2010
Sat. March 27 9:00 am until water is depleted 300 cfs (Recreational) Sun. March 28 9:00 am until water is depleted 300 cfs (Recreational) Sat. April 17 9:00 am until water is depleted 300 cfs (Recreational) Sun. April 18 9:00 am until water is depleted 300 cfs (Recreational) Sat. May 1 9:00 am until water is depleted 300 cfs (ACA NH WW Championship) Sun. May 2* *(if not enough water, priority day)
• USGS Online Gage: 01158600 Otter Brook Below Otter Brook Dam, Near Keene, NH
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Pemigewasset River (NH) 2007
Sat, July 14, Sun, July 15 (if water is available) 900-1000 cfs. Sat, August 18* Sun, Aug. 19 *MVP Pig Roast (if water is available) 900 cfs.• USGS Online Gage: 01076500 Pemigewasset River At Plymouth, NH
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 331172
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| New York |
Beaver River (NY) 2010
Taylorville Section(all releases 10am-2pm)
Sat. September 4 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs Mon. September 6 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs Sat. September 11 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs Sat. September 25 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs Sun. September 26 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Eagle Section
(all releases 1pm-5pm)
Sun. September 5 1 pm-5 pm 200 cfs Mon. September 6 1 pm-5 pm 200 cfs Sat. September 11 1 pm-5 pm 200 cfs Sat. September 25 1 pm-5 pm 200 cfs Sun. September 26 1 pm-5 pm 200 cfs• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Moshier Section
(10am-2pm release)
Sun. Septemmber 5 10 am-2 pm 400 cfs• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Bottom Moose (NY) 2010
Sun, April 18 Sun, April 25 Sun, May 2 Sat/Sun, May 8-9 Sat/Sun, May 15-16 Sat/Sun, May 22-23 Sat/Sun, May 29-30 Sun, June 6 Sun, October 3 Sun, October 10 Sat/Sun, October 16-17 (MooseFest Weekend!) Sat/Sun, October 23-24 Sat/Sun, October 30-31Note: All Bottom Moose releases: 10am - 5pm (sign-in required) CFS varies
• USGS Online Gage: 04254500 Moose River At Mckeever NY
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Esopus River (NY) 2010
- June 5-7 (KCCNY Race)
- October 2-3 ( NESS Race )
• USGS Online Gage: 01362500 Esopus Creek At Coldbrook NY
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
Hoosic (NY) 2010
Wednesday, April 21 Scheduled, but tentative. Check message board for updates.• USGS Online Gage: 01334500 Hoosic R. near Eagle Bridge
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Hudson River - Hudson Gorge (NY) 2010
- Spring Schedule: April-Mid June ~ Release everyday
- Summer Schedule: Mid June-Labor Day ~ Tuesday/Thursday ~ Saturday/Sunday
- Fall Schedule: Labor Day Weekend-Columbus Day ~ Weekends only. Releases on Columbus Day as well.
• USGS Online Gage: 01315500 Hudson River At North Creek NY
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
Mongaup River (NY) 2010
See this message thread for more information regarding these releases...- April 18, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- May 1, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- May 16, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- May 29, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- June 13, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- June 26, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- July 11, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- July 24, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- August 8, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- August 21, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- September 5, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- September 18, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- October 3, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
- October 16, 2010 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 (2 units)
- October 31, 2010 Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (1 unit)
This release schedule is subject to change due to local conditions. All persons interested in utilizing the whitewater access facility should verify the schedule by calling the Alliance toll free hotline which is updated by the Wednesday before. (866) 624-9004
• USGS Online Gage: (? suggest one)
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Raquette River (NY) 2010
Stone Valley SectionJuly 10 8 am-5 pm 720 cfs full release 10 am-3pm July 24 8 am-5 pm 720 cfs full release 10 am-3pm August 7 8 am-5 pm 720 cfs full release 10 am-3pm August 21 8 am-5 pm 720 cfs full release 10 am-3pm September 4 8 am-6 pm 900 cfs (720 cfs from 10 am-2:30 pm) (900 cfs from 2:30 pm-4 pm)• USGS Online Gage: None
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 365125 Raquette River At Colton Dam, Colton, NY
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Sacandaga River (NY) 2010
Releases everyday for much of the year. Releases are from about 10am to 5pm apx. 5000 cfs.• USGS Online Gage: 01325000 Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley NY
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 365122 The Sacandaga At Stewart's Bridge
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Salmon River (NY) 2010
- Mar 12, 13, 14
- Jul 10, 11, 24, 25
- Aug 7, 8
• USGS Online Gage: 04250200 Salmon River At Pineville NY
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 365123 The Salmon River At Lighthouse Hill
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| Pennsylvannia |
Lehigh River (PA) 2010
- May 15, 29, 30
- Jun 12, 13, 26, 27
- Jul 10, 11, 24, 25, 31
- Aug 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
- Sep 4, 5, 17
• USGS Online Gage: 01447800 Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): 421395
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
Tohickon River (PA) 2010
- Mar 20, 21
• USGS Online Gage: 01459500 Tohickon Creek near Pipersville, PA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| Vermont |
West River (VT) 2010
- September 25 1500 cfs 8:30am until water is gone.
• USGS Online Gage: 01155500 West River At Jamaica, VT
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): None
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| Virginia |
Russell Fork (VA) 2010
- Feb 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27
- Mar 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11
- Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
• USGS Online Gage: 03208500 Russell Fork At Haysi, VA
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
| West Virginia |
Upper Gauley River (WV) 2010
- Feb 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 23, 26, 27
- Mar 1, 2, 4, 8, 9
- Sep 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
- Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17
Lower Gauley River (WV) 2010
- Feb 8, 23, 26, 27
- Mar 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
• WaterLine Flowcast (800-452-1737): (? suggest one)
• More information: American Whitewater web site.
- Also, be sure to check out the 
