Hello Guides, some great news, the tree below Paradise was removed yesterday and the tree on the left side at Martins was removed this morning. Giustina Resourses did the upriver job and Sullutaaq did the work at Martins. Please thank our marine deputies Steve & Arik for making the arrangements.
STEVE SCHAEFERS
Marten Rapid – McKenzie River Obstruction: There’s a submerged tree and branches river left to center at a 45-degree angle downstream, in the last big trough of the main wave train. As water levels drop, the strainer will become more visible.The biggest risk is for swimmers. They must float with their feet pointed downstream and keep them above the water to avoid entrapment. Also, as the water level continues to drop, capsizing could occur.The Marine Board is working with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol on evaluating the feasibility of mitigation. #martenrapids#mckenzieriveroregon
Guides, we are back to low water levels and the dams will be at 50% capacity soon so very low conditions later this summer. At Martins, the log in the water on the left side looks like it will be a problem soon if not already. Might be a good time to start running the right side and stay away from that tree. Aaron, Gary, Ethan, Ty, and some others are making it look easy.
If anyone wants to practice the right side run, let me know. May need some help also if we need to mitigate that left hazard.
Stay cool, Steve Schaefers