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<br /> updated. Lock 32 can be set to flow from 200 to 650 cfs, though the optimum of 250 creates crisp v .-- - _ ' . � ;
<br /> eddylines perfect for the budding slalom race program run by Art Miller.The beauty of this course,
<br /> whose water is guaranteed by a 1904 canal treaty, is that New York has more than 20 other similar -
<br /> sites that could be similarly developed. Info: Genesee Waterways Center, (585) 377 -1994, �� , 2
<br /> www.genesseewaterways,com. � . t- „
<br /> East Race Waterway, Saint Joseph's River, South Bend, Indiana 0Is
<br /> Constructed in 1984, this half -mile -long concrete whitewater park was among the first of its kind y 1/2 k
<br /> in a time when kayaking was still a burgeoning sport Now the ultimate in urban whitewater in the U.S.,
<br /> the concrete East Race Waterway was conceived after a hydroelectric power plant located on the St. East Race Waterway, Saint Joseph's
<br /> Joseph's River shut its doors.The closing opened up an ideal union for paddlers and local department River, South Bend, Indiana
<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 ride
<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 of the fish migration downstream. With a channel depth of five -
<br /> feet and an average bottom width of 25 feet, adjustable- height "bear trap' gates controlled by hoists at i - 'lk
<br /> the headgate control the flow. Info: (219) 233 -6121, wwwci. south- bendin.us /PARKS /index.htm.
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<br /> Animas Raver, Farmington, New Mexico
<br /> A powerful punch packed into a 300 - foot -long package, the Animas River white.water park was
<br /> completed in February 1999.The two -drop park took just $100,000 to construct with more than s w� . f ". ,,
<br /> $60,000 of that total covered by the city, which provided labor and donations from local fundraising. ' a
<br /> The citizens approved a 25 percent gross receipt tax allowing for funds to be put toward creating .. ` '`
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<br /> the course. All remaining funds were provided by private organizations working with the city of
<br /> Farmington. Currently, range between 200 to 5,000 cfs and host ranging from whitewater 1 - - f : - flows ran g ost crafts ran g g a - - --
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<br /> kayaks to boogie boards. According to local paddlerVince Moffet, director of the River Reach
<br /> Foundation, the park has become a haven for local Idds who swim and play there in summer, Animas River, Farmington,
<br /> sometimes causing conflicts with boaters who want to play in the drops.The city council is currently New Mexico – -
<br /> looking to expand the course to create different routes.This addition is estimated to cost $10,000
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<br /> with the city again providing the labor. Info: (505) 324 -0821.
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