Salmon management methods explained during free Feather River rafting excursions | News [Video]

OROVILLE, Calif. – Free rafting tours this fall are scheduled each Saturday starting Oct. 5 through Nov. 9, 2024 by the Department of Water Resources (DWR).

Each Saturday will have multiple floating classroom sessions with limited seats. Rafters will go through Feather River salmon spawning habitat with scientists from the DWR and the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Rafters will also hear about ongoing and planned research projects, restoration and monitoring projects, and fisheries management activities supported by DWR’s State Water Project.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis with up to four free tickets available per unique registration.

Participants must complete the online risk acknowledgment and liability release form within three days (72 hours) of reservation confirmation or tickets will be forfeited.

You can reserve your free floating classroom ticket on Eventbrite.