Spokane River access at Post Falls to open Wednesday

POST FALLS — Avista said Monday that Spokane River users will be permitted in the area between the Spokane Street Bridge and the boater safety cables located just upstream of the Post Falls Dam beginning Wednesday.

"River flows are approaching elevations to allow summer operations at the hydroelectric facility," a press release said.

The city of Post Falls boat launch and swim beach at Q’emiln Park are opening to the public Wednesday as well.  

Avista expects summer operation at the dam to continue through Labor Day, as long as weather conditions allow, a press release said.

During unseasonably high flow conditions, the boat launch and swim beach at Q’emiln Park may be temporarily closed, as well as the area of the river downstream of Spokane Street Bridge. 

Customers can access waterflow information at myavista.com/waterflow or on Avista’s 24-hour telephone information line. In Idaho call 208-769-1357.