Rock Island Prepares Responders For Swiftwater Emergencies
Rock Island State Park partnering with multiple agencies to host swiftwater rescue training sessions to prepare emergency responders for dangerous water conditions. Park Manager Jake Viamonte said the park manages the Caney Fork River Gorge, an area where the confluence of three rivers creates turbulent water conditions ideal for rescue simulations. Viamonte said the presence […]
Rock Island Gorge Closed Until July 24
Rock Island’s State Park gorge will be closed until July 24 due to generators at Great Falls Dam going offline. With the generators not working, water levels could drastically rise. Park Manager Damon Graham said the Tennessee Valley Authority, which owns the dam, will be preforming general maintenance repairs to the dam’s powerhouse. “Without the […]
