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Left. An on -land study on Wash- <br />ington's Chelan River helped <br />determine if whether boating was <br />feasible in a gorge with limited <br />access and a gradiant over 400 <br />feet per mile. After observ- <br />ing three flows in a single day, <br />participants recommended an <br />on -water controlled flow study. <br />Below: During an on -land boatingfeasibility study, <br />participants hiked Alaska's Cooper Creek (below) at <br />approximately 60 cfs. Four waterfalls (inset) were not <br />boatable, but some sections would provide Class III -IV <br />opportunities at flows over 100 cfs. Challenging access, <br />the short length, and several better alternatives in the <br />region would limit demand, so an on -water boating <br />study was unnecessary. <br />Below. During the subsequent boating study on the Chelan <br />River, kayakers successfully ran the gorge at 275, 390 and <br />475 cfs. A settlement agreement between the utility and <br />stakeholders provides for boating flows in the future. <br />Flows and Recreation: 15 <br />A Guide for River Professionals <br />