Lake levels remain high
Canada geese swim in the Spokane River near Atlas Waterfront Park on Wednesday.
BILL BULEY/Press
COEUR d’ALENE — Following a dryer winter, Avista Principal Hydro Operations Engineer Patrick Maher said the Spokane River will take more time to reach its summer levels.
“The main thing that is confusing to people is the elevation of Coeur d’Alene Lake is within the top foot, why is the water still down? The reason is most of the gates are still open,” Maher said. “The gates need to be open to pass the water, the people on the river just need to be patient.”
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