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<br />updated. Lock 32 can be set to flow from 200 to 66. though the optimum of 250 creates crisp
<br />eddylines perfect for the budding slalom race progrZn by Art Miller. The beauty of this course,
<br />whose water is guaranteed by a '904 canal treaty. is that New York has more than 20 other similar
<br />sites that could be similarly developed. Info: Genesee WatefWays Center, (585) 377-/994,
<br />, '~genesseewatefWoys.com.
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<br />Jst Race vVaterway, Saint Joseph's River, South Bend, Indiana
<br />Constructed in 1984, this half-mile-Iong concrete whitewater park was among the first of its kind
<br />in a time when kayaking was still a burgeoning sport Now the ultimate in urban whitewater in the US..
<br />the concrete East Race Waterway was conceived after a hydroelectric power plant located on the 51,
<br />Joseph's River shut its doors.The closing opened up an ideal union for paddlers and local department
<br />of water resource officials. Costing just over $4.5 million (with $1.1 million donated from Indiana DNR).
<br />the park has grown to host about 12,000 visitors each season. Though known for hosting national and
<br />international slalom races, the site also welcomes the public, including locals and tourists alike who rice
<br />the course in rented funyaks and rafts. The development of the waterway has rejuvenated the East Side
<br />of South Bend and facilities have been expanded to house a fish passage that even has an underwater
<br />viewing room and window for study or the fish migration downstream. With a channel depth or fNe
<br />feet and an average bottom width of 25 feet, adjus"..able-height "bear trap" gates controlled by hoists at
<br />the headgate control the flow. Info: (2/9) 233-6/2 I, www.ci.south-bend.in.usIPARKSlindex.htm.
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<br />Animas River, Farmington, New Mexico
<br />A powerful punch packed into a 300-foot-long package, the Animas River whitewater park was
<br />completed in February 1999. The two-drop park took just $100,000 to construct with more than ;:
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<br />$60,000 of that total covered by the city. which provided labor and donations from local fundraising. ~
<br />The citizens approved a 25 percent gross receipt tax allowing for funds to be put toward creating :>
<br />the course. All remaining funds were provided by private organizations working with the city of 1;
<br />Farmington. Currently. flows range between 200 to 5,000 cfs and host crafts ranging from whitewater i .
<br />kayaks to boogie boards. According to local paddler Vince Moffet, director of the River Reach ~
<br />Foundation, the park has become a haven for local kids who swim and play there in summer,
<br />sometimes causing conflicts with boaters who want to play in the drops. The city council is current:y
<br />looking to expand the course to create different routes. This addition is estimated to cost $10,000
<br />with the city again providing the labor. Info: (505) 324-082/,
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