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Post Falls Dam gates close; Spokane River flows drop

Cyclists scope  the North Channel Dam at Falls Park on the Spokane River, part of the Post Falls Dam. The park is in line for a facelift. (J. BART RAYNIAK / The Spokesman-Review)
Cyclists scope the North Channel Dam at Falls Park on the Spokane River, part of the Post Falls Dam. The park is in line for a facelift. (J. BART RAYNIAK / The Spokesman-Review)

WATERSPORTS -- The Spokane River's flows have subsided enough for the spill gates at Post Falls Dam to be closed, Avista Utilities reports. That has allowed river recreation to open for the season starting today in the area between the Spokane Street Bridge and the boater safety cables that are just upstream of the Post Falls Dam. 

The City of Post Falls boat launch at Q’emiln Park is opening to the public today. The swim beach will open later this week after the parks department removes fencing, installs swim safety bouys and lifeguards are scheduled. Typically this occurs sometime between Memorial Day and the July 4 holiday, and on average about June 22.

 Upgrades underway this summer at the South Channel Dam adjacent to Q’emiln Park will require visitors to stay out of some areas near the construction.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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