River Notes Archive

S T R E A M L I N E S News & Info for Paddlers o According to John Gangemi, Conservation Director, American Whitewater, "This could be the single most important thing you do for rivers in 2002!". The Energy Policy Act of 2002 is currently in the final stages of negotiation with the final conference discussions occuring this week. A controversial section on regulation of hydropower dams remains to be resolved. The Senate version of the bill favors the hydropower industry by sidestepping environmental protections and saddling natural resource agencies with redundant procedural hurdles, while the House version is a compromise hammered out by conservation organizations and representatives of the hydropower industry. More: American Whitewater o On the weekend of September 21, 2002, adult chinook and coho salmon began dying by the thousands as they returned to the Klamath River and encountered dramatically low river flows and poor water quality, including high water temperatures well above the tolerance levels of these cold-water fish. Threatened adult coho salmon migrate up the Klamath River from mid-September through early November to spawn, with peak migration coming in early October.. More: American Rivers o Boxer Introduces Bill to Protect California's Wild Rivers. The bill will significantly expand the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System and the National Wilderness Preservation System on federally managed public lands in California. S. 2535 is the largest river protection and the third largest wilderness bill in California history. More: American Whitewater o Science Academy endorses prescription to cure the Corps. As Congress considers reforms to address the scandal-plagued planning process at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, American Rivers hailed a National Academy of Sciences finding today that the agency's studies of costly and controversial projects "should be subjected to independent review by objective, expert panels." More: American Rivers Splashes: Wing Paddle Basics - Loop Pic - Severn Bore - Kayak Fishing Records - Forecast ENSO Conditions

River Notes for Thursday, September 26, 2002

Important information about River Notes.

An important meeting concerning the relicensing of SCE's Borel powerplant, and flows required for whitewater recreation on the Dam Run, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, at 1:00 PM at the Forest Service offices in Kernville. John Gangemi, Conservation Director for American Whitewater will be attending, and all Kern paddlers are encouraged to participate. Your support can make a difference! That evening there will be a Boater's Meeting at 6:00 at the Pizza Barn where John will discuss the language in the KR3 relicensing settlement agreement regarding flows on the Upper Kern below Fairview Dam.

Take advantage of the best pricing on new and used kayaks Sierra South Paddle Sports has ever offered in our 17 year history. We MUST REDUCE OUR INVENTORY to make room for the new 2003 models. Find the kayak you've been looking for on-line in our Used Boat Barn and New Boat Barn.

Please call 800-376-7303 to verify that we still have the boat at the time you order. We can ship anywhere in the US. Give us a zip code for shipping quotes. If you need help in deciding which boat is right for you, email or call and we will be happy to offer our opinions... We have paddled all of them! This sale will not last forever, so don't hesitate! Remember, EL NINO IS COMING!

Speaking of El Nino... According to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Diagnostic Advisory issued September 12, 2002, El Niño conditions continued during August, with SST anomalies greater than +1°C in the central equatorial Pacific. A summary of eight ENSO forecasts suggests that warm episode conditions are likely to continue through January 2003. The Precipitation Outlook for January to March, 2003, issued by the Climate Prediction Center September 18, shows an increased probability of above average precipitation in Southern California. During the month of September the equatorial Pacific has continued to warm. TAO/TRITON graphics of depth averaged temperature show the warming that has occurred from August 26 to September 25.

Here is a snapshot of today's flow and reservoir data. Click on "Current" to get the latest info. (SCE reports that flow phone data is updated twice daily. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821.)

More information concerning flow and weather can be found on our LINKS page.

River Notes for Thursday, September 19, 2002

Important information about River Notes.

Take advantage of the best pricing on new and used kayaks Sierra South Paddle Sports has ever offered in our 17 year history. We MUST REDUCE OUR INVENTORY to make room for the new 2003 models. Find the kayak you've been looking for on-line in our Used Boat Barn and New Boat Barn.

Boats are moving fast -- please call 800-376-7303 to verify that we still have the boat at the time you order. We can ship anywhere in the US. Give us a zip code for shipping quotes. If you need help in deciding which boat is right for you, email or call and we will be happy to offer our opinions... We have paddled all of them! This sale will not last forever, so don't hesitate! Remember, EL NINO IS COMING!

An aerial survey of the Forks was done by the Forest Service in a low-flying helicopter. Brian Cosgrove, river ranger, was optimistic.The river corridor is still green. Assuming you have some time to look around when you run the Forks, you should be fairly pleased that the McNally Fire didn't turn the run into a lunar experience.

Here is a snapshot of today's flow and reservoir data. Click on "Current" to get the latest info. (SCE reports that flow phone data is updated twice daily. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821.)

More information concerning flow and weather can be found on our LINKS page.

River Notes for Tuesday, September 10, 2002

Important information about River Notes.

A big THANK YOU! to all of our wonderful customers that came to the store or bought boats and used gear on-line. Even if you couldn't make the sale, we greatly appreciate all the business throughout this year from everyone. Without you, we wouldn't be here!

Everything leftover from the sale can be see on-line in our Used Boat Barn and New Boat Barn. There are over 60 used boats going up! There are some fantastic deals still to be had on new boats as well, as we make room for next season's inventory. The site is not completely updated; we are adding boats daily. Meanwhile, if you want something you don't see, give us a call, 800-376-7303. We will be happy to verbally tell you what we have. The boat update should be completed by Friday, Sept 13th.

An aerial survey of the Forks was done by the Forest Service last week in a low-flying helicopter. Brian Cosgrove, river ranger, was optimistic.The river corridor is still green. Assuming you have some time to look around when you run the Forks, you should be fairly pleased that the McNally Fire didn't turn the run into a lunar experience.

Brian hopes to put a lot of effort into Brush Creek this winter in anticipation of trees falling into the run. We may need to get a volunteer group together multiple times to help do some clean- up.

Please remember to keep especially vigilant this coming year for logjams and other obstacles when you are river running. Remember... when in doubt, get out and scout!

Here is a snapshot of today's flow and reservoir data. Click on "Current" to get the latest info. (SCE reports that flow phone data is updated twice daily. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821.)

More information concerning flow and weather can be found on our LINKS page.

S T R E A M L I N E S News & Info for Paddlers o Hydropower owners have expressed concern that sharing release information or providing releases for the purpose of recreation exposes their companies to liability. This concern is a distraction from the real issue, and is generally considered a red herring or non-issue by FERC and other groups that are intimately familiar with the licensing process. More: American Whitewater o Study Finds Jet Skis/PWC Account for 55 percent of all Vessel Collisions in U.S. The report examines the wide range of impacts PWC use has on other recreational activities and on recreational waterway environments. Hostile Waters concludes that PWC use, which is allowed on over 98 percent of the nation’s surface waters, not only poses a serious and disproportionate safety threat, but significantly diminishes the ability of the public to enjoy other water-related activities, degrades the quality of recreational waters and adversely impacts a wide variety of wildlife. More: American Canoe Association o Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) is "first aid" for the effects of a wildfire. The objective of BAER is to alleviate emergency conditions using proven, effective approaches to mitigate significant threats to life, property, and downstream values. Emergency rehabilitation is intended to protect resources damaged by the fire and temporarily in a fragile condition. More o Science Academy endorses prescription to cure the Corps. As Congress considers reforms to address the scandal-plagued planning process at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, American Rivers hailed a National Academy of Sciences finding today that the agency's studies of costly and controversial projects "should be subjected to independent review by objective, expert panels." More: American Rivers Splashes: The Los Angeles River - Physics of Kayaking - Severn Bore - Team FROGS - Forecast ENSO Conditions

River Notes for Monday, September 3, 2002

Important information about River Notes.

The 17th Annual End of Summer Blowout is this weekend, September 7th & 8th, 2002 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Sierra South in Kernville, CA. Join us in person and on-line to take advantage of the most aggressive pricing we have ever offered! All in stock items will be on sale and priced to move!!

20%-50% off boats: Some even below wholesale! Over 150 New and Used boats to choose from including Whitewater, Touring, and Recreational Kayaks, Sit-on-Tops, Inflatable Kayaks and Hyside Rafts!! If you want a certain boat, call us. We probably have it! Boats will be added to inventory during the week preceding the sale so the complete list of boats will grow longer until Saturday, September 7th.

15%-50% off all store merchandise: Paddling gear, footwear, men’s, women’s and kid’s apparel, dry bags, gear bags and more!!!

30%-70% off rental gear: Life jackets, paddles, helmets, paddle jackets, spray skirts, wetsuits, booties, etc.!

For a list of boats that will be on sale go to the 17th Annual End of Summer Blowout page or download a printable PDF format sale flyer. For descriptions, pictures, and retail prices of most our new and used boats go to New & Used Kayaks and Rafts. For kayak specifications and links to in-stock boats see our Interactive Kayak Comparison Chart.

According to McNally Fire Incident Information site the McNally Fire is now 100% contained and has burned 150,696 acres. A total of 820 personnel including 11 helicopters, 3 dozers, 27 water tenders, 23 fire engines, 12 handcrews, and numerous support personnel are continuing to work the fire. Estimated cost to date is $49.7 million.

Here is a snapshot of today's flow and reservoir data. Click on "Current" to get the latest info. (SCE reports that flow phone data is updated twice daily. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821.)

More information concerning flow and weather can be found on our LINKS page.

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