Saturday, February 28, 2009

 

River Conservation & California Water Policy 2008 Archive.

California Water Supply Policy, Flood Protection & River Conservation.

After the Last River has been Poisoned.... 27dec2008.
Klamath River Dam Removal, Klamath County Oregon & Siskiyou County California - Dec 2008 Update.
California's Wild and Scenic Rivers System 09oct2008.
California Rivers Protected in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Program - 04oct2008.
USA Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legislation - 03oct2008.
Dam Removal and Salmon Restoration on Battle Creek, California.
Tuolumne River Conservation August 2008 Update.
Guest author: Peter Drekmeier, Tuolumne River Trust.
Virtual River is the best source for California Water Supply of the Future 27june2008.
California needs a smarter water supply policy to survive the drought and secure our future 15june2008.
California needs innovative, aggressive water supply policy solutions for the future 01june2008.
Chinook Salmon are thriving in Butte Creek - Butte County, California USA 27may2008.
Protect the Tuolumne River - Stop the SFPUC Water Grab 24april2008.
Celebrate Earth Day - demand more government action for river conservation and salmon restoration 21april2008.
California residents contact your legislators about water supply policy issues 10april2008.
California Delta water crisis can be solved by exporting less water to southern California 08april2008.
More support for habitat restoration and recreational access in the California Delta 04april2008.
Dam Removal on California's Battle Creek could help reverse our recent west coast USA salmon crisis 31mar2008.
Support habitat restoration in the California Delta 25mar2008.
Water is life, but many people around the world lack this basic necessity 21mar2008.
Grand Canyon Adventure - 3D movie playing at IMAX theatre in Sacramento California.
River lovers in California need to fight back against the destruction of our rivers 02march2008.
Oppose the Peripheral Canal - Delta Conveyance plan for the California Delta 28feb2008.
Will Gov. Schwarzenegger build the Peripheral Canal by executive order? 28feb2008.
Guest author: Joe Canciamilla, StopTheCanal.org.
Peripheral Canal - California Delta Update 26feb2008.
Guest author: Joe Canciamilla, StopTheCanal.org.
Restore the Klamath River - Feb 2008 Update 11feb2008.
Klamath River restoration blocked by Warren Buffet's PacifiCorp 28jan2008.
California Rivers and Streams: The Conflict Between Fluvial Process and Land Use (book review) 21jan2008.
Klamath River Basin Restoration Proposal Released for Public Review 19jan2008.
America's Wild and Scenic Rivers - National Geographic Society.

2007 Insights - River Conservation, Water Policy & Flood Control.


More about: California River Conservation and Water Supply Policy.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

 

Calaveras River Overview - California Whitewater Kayaking.

Kayaking, Rafting, River-tubing & Canoeing Guide - Calaveras County California, USA.


Whitewater Paddleboating Runs on Calaveras River - put-in locations.

A. Calaveras River New Hogan to Jenny Lind Run, class IVp, ~6 miles.
    put-in - N 38.14963 W 120.81581 outflow from New Hogan Reservoir (A)
    take-out - N 38.09161 W 120.87210 Milton Rd in Jenny Lind (B)

Whitewater put-ins - Calaveras River map.

Instructions for online interactive topographic river maps & road maps.
• See below for full screen road maps & topographic maps.

Full-Screen River Map - landmarks on the Calaveras River.
To see the names of landmarks displayed above (A, B, etc.) - DoubleClick or point on the red markers.

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

Calaveras River Kayaking, Tubing, Canoeing & Rafting Directory.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guides for Calaveras River Whitewater Paddle Boating.

California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Calaveras River white water boating reports REQUESTED !!

Please send your trip reports from whitewater kayaking trips on Calaveras River. Boating trip stories, pictures & videos will be linked here.
Calaveras River - New Hogan to Jenny Lind, class IVp, Dreamflows 12mar2000.

Outdoor Activities in our Whitewater River Valleys.

Friends of the Lower Calaveras - river restoration to benefit people, fish and wildlife. Connecting the communities of Stockton to their local river.
Calaveras River Canyon Directory - Conservation & Recreation. Websites for the Calaveras River Watershed. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing-driftboating, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-websites)

Additional River Boating Guides for California:
• Nearby streams: Mokelumne River, Stanislaus River, San Joaquin River Valley Region.
California Whitewater River Guides for Kayaking, Tubing, Canoeing & Rafting.
How to use whitewater river paddleboating guides - BRT Kayaking.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

 

Carmel River Paddleboating Guide & Map - California USA.

Kayaking, Rowing, Tubing, Rafting & Canoeing - Monterey County.

Whitewater Boating Runs on Carmel River.

A. Carmel River Upper Run, class IIIp, 10 miles.
B. Carmel River Lower Run, class I-II, 13.5 miles.

Real-time Flow - Carmel River whitewater.



Carmel River at Robles Del Rio - USGS Real-Time Flow Data. N 36.47439 W 121.72834
Carmel River nr city of Carmel - USGS Real-Time Flow Data. N 36.53916 W 121.87946

Locations of whitewater put-ins - map of Carmel River.

Instructions for online interactive topographic river maps & road maps.
• Names & coordinates of landmarks displayed above (A, B, etc.) - DoubleClick or point on the red markers.
Full-Screen River Map - Carmel River landmarks.



Geographic coordinates - Landmark name (marker on map above)
A. Carmel River Upper Run, class IIIp, 10 miles.
    put-in - N 36.38764 W 121.66775 outflow from Los Padres Reservoir
    take-out - N 36.47439 W 121.72834 - Carmel River at Robles Del Rio Flow Data.

B. Carmel River Lower Run, class I-II, 13.5 miles.
    put-in - N 36.47439 W 121.72834 - Carmel River at Robles Del Rio Flow Data.
    take-out - N 36.53622 W 121.92828
    gauge - N 36.53916 W 121.87946 - Carmel River nr city of Carmel Flow Data.

Driving Directions, Map, Distance, Estimated Time & Road Conditions.

Mapquest provides directions, distance & time from your house to the river.
• For example: Davis, CA to Monterey, CA - driving time 2 hrs 58 mins - 172 miles.

California Road Conditions (Delays or closures due to weather, construction, etc.)
California Travel Information - highwayconditions.com.
Road Conditions - California Dept Transportation.

Local weather in Monterey, CA (elevation 231 feet).

Click for Monterey, California Forecast

Carmel River Guides for Whitewater Paddleboating.

• Guidebook: West Coast River Touring - Rogue River Canyon and South, 1974. (pg. 214)
• Online white water guides: Carmel River Kayaking & Rafting Directory. See section 1.

Whitewater boating reports from Carmel River REQUESTED !!

Please send your trip reports from whitewater kayaking trips on Carmel River. Whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos will be linked here.
Carmel River kayaking photos - Andy march2001.

Whitewater River Valleys - Outdoor Activities & Environmental Protection.

Carmel River Canyon Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the Carmel River Watershed. (Set display options alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing-driftboating, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-websites)

More River Guides for California:
• Nearby creeks and rivers: Central and South Coast California Paddleboating Guides.
• Statewide: California Whitewater River Guides for Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting.

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Friday, February 06, 2009

 

Sisquoc River Wild & Scenic Overview - California Whitewater Kayaking.

Rafting, Kayaking, & Canoeing Guide for Santa Maria River and tributaries Sisquoc River, Manzana Creek, & Cuyama River - Santa Barbara County California USA.


Jump to: Sisquoc River, Manzana Creek, Cuyama River, Santa Maria River.

Whitewater Runs on Sisquoc River - put-ins and other landmark locations.

A. Sisquoc River Heath Run, class IV, 27.5 miles.
put-in - N 34.73928 W 119.68532
take-out - N 34.82768 W 119.99362

B. Sisquoc River Manzana to Sisquoc Run, class II-III, 19 miles.
put-in - N 34.82768 W 119.99362 nr end of the road (Manzana Campground)
gaging station - N 34.84001 W 120.16588
take-out - N 34.86129 W 120.25764 nr town of Sisquoc

C. Sisquoc River Sisquoc Run, class ???, 9 miles. ??
put-in - N 34.86129 W 120.25764
take-out - N 34.89318 W 120.30776 gaging station
take-out - N 34.93766 W 120.35437 ??

D. Manzana Creek Run, class II-III, 9 miles.
put-in - N 34.77022 W 119.93693
take-out - N 34.93766 W 120.35437 ??
(long hike back to put-in or paddle 19 miles of Manzana to Sisquoc Run)

E. Cuyama River Hwy 166 to Twitchell Run., class III-IV, 15 Miles
put-in - N 35.10685 W 120.07524
take-out - N 35.03000 W 120.25060

N 34.96826 W 120.30630 - put-in for Cuyama River Lower Run ?
N 34.90346 W 120.31137 - confluence with Sisquoc River.

F. Santa Maria River.
N 34.90346 W 120.31137 - confluence of Sisquoc River and Cuyama River.
N 34.95986 W 120.64177 - Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Park

Locations of whitewater put-in - map of Sisquoc River.

Instructions for online interactive topographic river maps & road maps.
• See below for full screen road maps & topographic maps.


Full-Screen River Map - Sisquoc River landmarks.
View the names & coordinates of landmarks displayed above (A, B, etc.) by DoubleClicking or pointing on the red markers.

Online Guides & Flow Data for River Paddleboating.

Sisquoc River Kayaking & Rafting Directory.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks for the Sisquoc River.

California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Paddle Boating Descriptions from Sisquoc River NEEDED !!

Send in trip reports from your whitewater kayaking trips on Sisquoc River. I will gladly post or link to your whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos.

Whitewater River Valleys - Outdoor Activities & Protection of the Environment.

• Sisquoc River is conserved within the USA National Wild & Scenic Rivers Program.
Sisquoc River Canyon Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the Sisquoc River Watershed. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing-driftboating, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-websites)

More information:
• Streams nearby: Big Sur River, Santa Clara River, Central & South Coast Rivers Region.
Whitewater River Guides for Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting in California.
How to use whitewater river rafting and kayaking guides - BRT Insights.

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Sunday, February 01, 2009

 

Santa Clara River Overview - California Whitewater Kayaking.

Guide for Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking, & Canoeing - Los Angeles County and Ventura County California, USA.

Includes Sespe Creek, Piru Creek and Elizabeth Lake Canyon Creek tributaries.


Santa Clara River Whitewater Runs - put-ins and other landmark locations.


A. Santa Clara River Run, class II+, 7.5 miles.
  put-in - N 34.39377 W 118.94923
  take-out - N 34.22571 W 119.26088

Tributary Creeks.
B. Sespe Creek Wild & Scenic.

C. Piru Creek Wild & Scenic.

D. Elizabeth Lake Canyon Creek, class III-IV, 4.5 Miles.
  put-in - N 34.60910 W 118.56130 - Warm Springs Camp
  take-out - N 34.57086 W 118.56224 - Castaic Lake

Whitewater put-in locations - map of Santa Clara River.

Instructions for online interactive road maps & topographic river maps.
• See below for full screen road maps & topographic maps.



Full-Screen River Map - Santa Clara River landmarks.
DoubleClick or point on the red markers to see the names & coordinates of landmarks displayed above (A, B, etc.).

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

Santa Clara River Paddle Boating Directory.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks for the Santa Clara River.

California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Paddleboating Descriptions from Santa Clara River NEEDED !!

Send in trip reports from your whitewater kayaking trips on Santa Clara River. I will post or link to whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors.
Santa Clara River Kayak Run - Paul Jenkin 08feb2010.

Whitewater River Watersheds - Outdoor Activities & Environmental Protection.

• Sespe Creek is conserved within the USA National Wild & Scenic Rivers Program.
Santa Clara River Canyon Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the Santa Clara River Watershed. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing-driftboating, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-websites)

Additional information:
• Nearby streams: (Sisquoc River, Manzana Creek, Cuyama River, Santa Maria River), Central & South Coast Rivers Region.
Whitewater River Guides for Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting in California.
Piru Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers in California - USA National Program Additions 27mar2009.
How to use whitewater river rafting and kayaking guides - BRT Insights.

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