Post Falls boat ramp to close for the season

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Avista announced the seasonal closure of the Q'emiln Park boat launch ramp on the Spokane River in Post Falls, Idaho, effective Monday, November 11, 2024. The closure, which typically occurs in mid-November, is necessitated by weather conditions and dropping water levels. The ramp will remain closed through fall and spring for safety reasons, with an expected reopening in late spring or early summer, depending on Coeur d'Alene Lake inflow levels.

River users can access waterflow information through Avista's website or dedicated phone lines in Washington (509-495-8043) and Idaho (208-769-1357).

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Annual closure begins Monday, November 11, 2024

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Q’emiln Park boat launch ramp on the Spokane River in Post Falls, Idaho, will be closed for the season beginning Monday, Nov. 11. The ramp, located upstream of Avista’s Post Falls Hydroelectric Development, is typically closed each year in mid-November due to weather conditions and dropping water levels.

The boat launch must remain closed for safety reasons for much of the fall through spring. Generally, the ramp re-opens in the late spring or early summer, depending on the amount of inflow into Coeur d’Alene Lake.

Please remember water levels and conditions around the dam are subject to change at any time. River users should exercise caution whenever using the waterways. Customers can access waterflow information at www.myavista.com/waterflow or on Avista’s 24-hour telephone information line. The information line includes recorded information advising shoreline property owners, commercial and recreational users of changes in the lake levels and river flows that may affect plans for water use on Lake Spokane, the Spokane River and Coeur d’Alene Lake. In Washington call (509) 495-8043, and in Idaho call (208) 769-1357.

About Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 418,000 customers and natural gas to 382,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million.  Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit www.myavista.com. Avista Corp. and the Avista Corp. logo are trademarks of Avista Corporation.

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FAQ

When will Avista (AVA) close the Q'emiln Park boat launch ramp in 2024?

Avista will close the Q'emiln Park boat launch ramp on Monday, November 11, 2024, for the seasonal closure.

Why is Avista (AVA) closing the Post Falls boat ramp?

The closure is due to weather conditions and dropping water levels, which make the ramp unsafe for use during fall through spring seasons.

When will Avista (AVA) reopen the Q'emiln Park boat launch?

The boat launch typically reopens in late spring or early summer, depending on the inflow levels into Coeur d'Alene Lake.

How can users check water conditions at Avista's (AVA) Post Falls facility?

Users can check water conditions through www.myavista.com/waterflow or by calling Avista's 24-hour information lines: (509) 495-8043 in Washington or (208) 769-1357 in Idaho.