🎧 Beaver Bay Boat Ramp Closes July 24 Due to Low Water
Beginning the evening of July 24, the Beaver Bay boat ramp will be closed due to low water levels for the remainder of the season
COUGAR — Persistent dry conditions are impacting PacifiCorp’s recreation opportunities on the Lewis River this summer. Beginning the evening of July 24, the Beaver Bay boat ramp will be closed due to low water levels for the remainder of the season. Beaver Bay Campground and day use will remain open for other recreational activities.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for PacifiCorp reservoirs requires the company to maintain certain water flows downstream of Merwin Dam to protect and support federally listed fish species, including Chinook and Coho salmon and Steelhead trout. To meet these requirements and manage dry conditions, PacifiCorp will balance water levels between the Swift, Yale and Merwin reservoirs to keep recreation access available where possible.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. We anticipate there may be more recreational impacts prior to Labor Day if these dry conditions continue. For updates, check out the following website.
Also read:
- Save Vancouver Streets argues its case before state court of appeals
SVS attorney Jackson Maynard argued before three appellate judges in Tacoma, with a ruling expected in four to six months. - Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast. - Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations
U.S. K-12 enrollment fell from nearly 50.8 million to about 49.4 million between 2019 and 2024, with projections dropping to 46.9 million by 2031. - Braun campaign claims Gluesenkamp Perez ad ‘exploits workplace tragedies and distorts the facts’
Braun’s campaign disputes four specific claims in a Gluesenkamp Perez ad involving worker injuries, a fatality, and his legislative record. - Goodbye, bumpy ride on I-5 in Vancouver
Three coordinated WSDOT projects will improve more than 6 miles of I-5 in Clark County, backed by a $25 million investment.
