Wild and Scenic River - Safety Firs</tile> </head> <body> <p>Current Page : <b>Safety First !</b></p> <p><a href="index.html"> <<<<<<<< Back to Index Page </a></p> <br> <br> <p> </p> <b>Page Navigation</b><br> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <a href="river_values.html">River Values</a> | <a href="historical_use.html">Historical Use</a> | <a href="river_courtesy.html">River Courtesy</a> | <a href="scale.html">International Scale of River Difficulty</a> | <a href="flows.html">River Flows</a> | <a href="safety.html">Safety/Floating Guidelines</a> | <a href="fisheries.html">Fisheries</a> |<br> <a href="campgrounds.html">Campgrounds and Trails</a> | <a href="naturalresources.html">Natural Resources</a> | <a href="contactinformation.html">Contact Information</a><br> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <p> </p> <p><b>Safety First !</b></p> ================================================= <p>Be sure your whitewater skills and equipment are equal to this challenging river. Rafts and kayaks should be of high quality, able to negotiate Class II and higher rapids.</p> <p><ul> <li>Wear a life jacket at all times when you are in or near the river. Personal floatation devices (PDFs) should be Coast Guard approved. Type III (15.5 lbs. floatation) and Type V (22 lbs. floatation, rated for commercial use) are best for whitewater.</li> <li>Kayakers should wear helmets.</li> <li>Be prepared for extremes in weather, especially cold. When air and water temperature add up to less than 100 degrees, hypothermia is a high risk.</li> <li>Beware of high water. Most rivers undergo a dangerous change when flows rise.</li> <li>Stay clear of brush and trees in or hanging over the river, the deadliest hazards of all. Watch for new snags after peak snow-melt and heavy rains.</li> <li>When in doubt, stop and scout. Still in doubt? Portage. Reading this river guide is no guarantee of a safe run.</li> <li>Carry first aid kits and rescue equipment. Be prepared to self-rescue, if necessary.</li> <li>Never boat alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.</li> <li>Check seasonal fire restrictions before lighting a warming fire. For the BLM segment, call the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) at (541) 672-6507. For segments on the Umpqua National Forest, call the North Umpqua Ranger District at (541) 496-3532.</li> <li>Call 911 to report a forest fire or any emergency.</li> </ul></p> <p><b>Floating Guidelines</b></p> ================================================ <p>The entire Wild and Scenic River Corridor is managed for multiple recreation experiences, however, there are recommended guidelines that public boaters are asked to follow. These guidelines are intended to promote positive encounters between anglers and boaters.</p> <p> </p> <p>Month : May<br> Fishing / Rafting Overlap Potential : <b> Light </b><br> Recomended Floating Guidelines : <b> None </b></p> ------------------------------------------------------- <p>Month : June<br> Fishing / Rafting Overlap Potential : <b> Light to Moderate</b><br> Recomended Floating Guidelines : <b> None </b></p> ------------------------------------------------------- <p>Month : July<br> Fishing / Rafting Overlap Potential : <b> Moderate to heavy</b><br> Recomended Floating Guidelines : <b> Avoid floating During these times : <br> SEGMENTS 1, 2, 4, & 5 (6 pm - 10 am) <br>SEGMENT 3: Gravel Bin to Bogus July 1 - 14 (6 pm - 10 am) July 15 - October 31 (24 hours daily)</b></p> ------------------------------------------------------- <p>Month : Nov - April<br> Fishing / Rafting Overlap Potential : <b> Ligth </b><br> Recomended Floating Guidelines : <b> None </b></p> ------------------------------------------------------- </body> </html>