COLTON – The Raquette River water level upstream of Higley Dam will be lowered beginning early Thursday, Sept. 20.

Brookfield Renewable Energy said the lowering will permit them to make routine inspections of structures related to their power generation.

The work is expected to be finished by Sunday evening, Sept. 23, when the level will be permitted to rise again.

Brookfield advises caution in, around and near that stretch of river during this period.