ALTMAR — Planned whitewater releases on the Salmon River that were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled because of dry weather.

The decision was made by the Salmon River Flow Management Advisory Team because of the low water levels in Bennett’s Reservoir.

Officials had hoped the release would help avoid reductions in base flows as the season progresses.

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