Rock Creek Access On NF Feather River Opened at Last! (CA)
06/14/2017 - by Megan Hooker
On June 13, 2017 the Rock Creek Bench river access site on the North Fork Feather River officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) constructed the site as part of a post FERC licensing agreement with American Whitewater and other members of the Ecological Resources Committee. This access provides a huge safety improvement over how paddlers have accessed this river reach, and marks the completion of the last major goal for American Whitewater in restoring this section of river.
New Flows on the NF Feather (CA)
03/29/2016 - by Evan Stafford
The North Fork of the Feather River will be boatable every day for the rest of 2016! Flows will increase because of a revised flow schedule and the wet year we are having in California. Almost twenty years ago, American Whitewater made it our goal to restore the North Fork Feather River and this new flow regime is a testament to our success.
August Feather Releases Cancelled Due to Fire
08/20/2012 - by Megan Hooker
Due to the ongoing Chips Fire in California's Feather River Watershed, the August 25th and 26th whitewater release on the Feather River has been cancelled. Heavy smoke is blanketing the area, and PG&E has shut down most of the hydroelectric system on the North Fork. The Feather River Fest, scheduled for September, is still on schedlue. The August release has been rescheduled for the 27th and 28th of October.
Oroville Project: One Step Closer to New License (CA)
12/17/2010 - by Dave Steindorf
California State Water Resources Control Board has approved the water quality certification document for the Lake Oroville Facilities. This certification from the State of California is the last regulatory step before FERC issues a new license for this project, which included the tallest dam in the US.
DWR Releases Oroville Whitewater Park Feasibility Study (CA)
02/02/2010 - by Dave Steindorf
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the whitewater park feasibility study on the Feather River in Oroville California. Download the report and attend the meeting on February 4th in Oroville.
Fall releases on NF Feather, Poe reach (CA)
11/10/2009 - by Paul D. Martzen
Boaters are getting a surprise fall boating season on the NF Feather river in California, due to dam maintainence. Poe Dam to Poe powerhouse section will have flows through November and probably into December. At the same time, a new AW online gauge has just started reporting flows in that same reach.
Cresta Flows Again! North Fork Feather 2009 (CA)
04/17/2009 - by Dave Steindorf
After three years of waiting a new flow schedule for the Cresta reach of the North Fork Feather
River has been approved by FERC. This flow shecdule is a result of colaboration between
American Whitewater, PG&E and the State and Federal resource agencies. New higher base flows
will begin on May 1st.
Oroville Whitewater Study
02/11/2009 - by Dave Steindorf
The DWR will present its first report regarding the research conducted for the proposed whitewater park. The meeting will take place on February 18th at 3:00 p.m. at the Oroville City Council Chambers. Local boaters and businesspeople are encouraged to attend to participate and be involved with the planning and final decision.
2008 Feather River Festival (CA)
09/19/2008 - by Dave Steindorf
This year’s Feather River Festival will occur at the September Feather Release. Come on out and enjoy the festivities.
New Shuttle For the Big Bend Run (CA)
08/19/2008 - by Dave Steindorf
Shuttle service is now available for the Big Bend run on the North Fork Feather River. Lake Oroville is at its lowest level in years which is uncovering this run that is normally inundated by the Reservoir. AW is looking for your feedback on this new shuttle service.