Brookfield announces change to Lackawaxen boating releases
Some boating releases on the Lackawaxen River could be missed this summer due to maintenance needed at the hydroelectric power plant at Kimbles, Brookfield Renewable U.S. announced.
Brookfield Renewable U.S. is the owner and operator of the Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Plant, which includes the power station, 3.5-mile flow line, Lake Wallenpaupack and its dam.
On or after July 1, Brookfield Renewable is required to offer eight boating releases with flows of 1,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) with the operation of the plant’s two power generation units.
Because of maintenance activities being done at the plant, the scheduled boating releases may not take place if the natural river flows on the Lackawaxen River are not found to be adequate. Brookfield plans to reschedule boating releases if the natural river flows are enough to support meeting the 1,200 cfs.
White water rafting on the section of the Lackawaxen River in Pike County is a popular recreational activity and is done when the power company releases water to create the desired rapids.
Brookfield's restricted generation for spring trout season, which started April 1, continues through June 3. The modification of generation is to keep anglers safe on the Lackawaxen River. Brookfield notes that the schedule is subject to change based on the need for reservoir management due to weather and to regulate water temperature for the fishery downstream as required in Brookfield's license.
For information on water levels and release dates, please visit safewaters.com/facility/wallenpaupack.
For questions, please contact Inquiries.PA@brookfieldrenewable.com.
Brookfield Renewable U.S., based in New York City, is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable power.
Their hydropower, wind, solar and storage facilities span across 34 states, totaling approximately 7,830 megawatts of generating capacity, providing enough clean energy to avoid about 11 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
This article originally appeared on Tri-County Independent: Brookfield announces change to Lackawaxen River boating releases
