<body><div>REDDING, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&amp;E) will increase whitewater flows on a 9.3-mile stretch of the Pit River in eastern Shasta County during the weekends of Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 12-13.The higher flows will occur on the Pit 5 Reach, which extends from Pit 5 Dam to the J.B. Black Powerhouse near Big Bend. The section contains Class III, IV and V rapids and is intended only for experienced paddlers. PG&amp;E said the reach is not suitable for tubing.On Aug. 1-2, flows will increase from about 450 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,500 cfs by 10 a.m. before being reduced after 4 p.m. On Sept. 12-13, flows will increase to 1,200 cfs by 10 a.m. each day before returning to normal later in the afternoon.The releases are required under PG&amp;E's license for the Pit 3, 4 and 5 Hydroelectric Project, though the dates could change because of wildfire conditions.PG&amp;E is urging people recreating in or near the river to use caution. The utility warns that cold, fast-moving water can lead to the gasp reflex, hypothermia and drowning, and recommends guided trips for inexperienced paddlers.</div></body>

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REDDING, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will increase whitewater flows on a 9.3-mile stretch of the Pit River in eastern Shasta County during the weekends of Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 12-13. The higher flows will occur on the Pit 5 Reach, which extends from Pit 5 Dam to the J.B. Black Powerhouse near Big Bend. The section contains Class III, IV and V rapids and is intended only for experienced paddlers. PG&E said the reach is not suitable for tubing.

PG&E to increase whitewater flows on Pit River during two weekends

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REDDING, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will increase whitewater flows on a 9.3-mile stretch of the Pit River in eastern Shasta County du

PG&E to increase whitewater flows on Pit River during two weekends

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