Friday, March 6, 2009

Water Release Coming up!

From DCNR:

Water release Planned from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek March 21-22

March 5, 2009

White-water boating enthusiasts from the Northeast will have a chance to test their paddling skills in some tricky rapids March 21-22 when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County.Annually scheduled the third weekend in March, the release is planned as a recreational event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.DCNR officials remind boaters this is technical white water with Class 3 and 4 rapids requiring boating skills. Boaters should be aware of and heed the safety code of the American Whitewater Affiliation, and wear appropriate personal flotation devices.For more information, contact Nockamixon State Park at 215-529-7300, or Delaware Canal State Park at 610-982-5560.

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