New Law Affects Boaters in Idaho
Boaters planning to travel the Clearwater River reach of the Northwest Discovery Water Trail will need to purchase and display an invasive species fund sticker in order to legally launch and operate in the state of Idaho. Under the new law, any boat that is registered in Idaho or another state, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.). Inflatable, non-motorized vessels must be less than 10 feet in length to be exempted from this requirement. IISF sticker prices are $10 for motorized vessels registered in Idaho, $20 for other motorized vessels, and $5 per non-motorized vessel over 10 feet. Click here for more information.
Map Your Trip on the Water Trail
Plan an adventure on the Northwest Discovery Water Trail with the online mapping tool. Find plenty of places to launch your boat, camp, or picnic along the Clearwater, Snake and Columbia Rivers.
Winter Recreational Vessel Lockage
Winter recreational vessel lockages will be made during daylight hours only, on
request, at each of Portland District's navigation locks effective September 16, 2008 - May 14, 2009. The Portland District navigation
locks are: Bonneville at River Mile 145, The Dalles at River Mile 191, and John
Day at River Mile 216.
Commercial vessels continue to have lockage precedence over recreational
vessels. At the discretion of the lock operator, recreational vessels may be
allowed to lock through with commercial vessels.
Partner Profile: Bob Burco
The stories surrounding the Northwest Discovery Water Trail are many. Read the rocks for the Missoula Ice Age Floods, hear native voices speak, look through the eyes of Lewis and Clark or let your mind follow the path boats, trains, and motor vehicles now make along the rivers. One story is how the modern-day water trail got its start. [Read more...]
