[env-trinity] Trinity River flow update for March

[Andreas Krause]

The Trinity River flow update for March is as follows: 

The preliminary March water forecast for the Trinity basin is in the
middle of the range for a "normal" water year classification. There
has been a drying trend since February. Consequently, the official April
water forecast (used to determine the Trinity water year type) will most
likely remain 'normal' or possibly drop to 'dry'. This means
that there is a very low probability that Trinity River releases from
Lewiston Dam will exceed 6,000 cfs in 2005. The Trinity Management
Council will make the official flow release recommendation for 2005 in
the later half of April and dam releases typically begin in late April.
The Trinity River Restoration Program is continuing to work on
infrastructure improvements along the Trinity River that would allow for
dam releases of up to 11,000 cfs in future years, depending on the water
year type.

You are welcome to attend a public open house hosted by the Trinity
River Restoration Program to address flow scheduling, reservoir levels,
project status, and public concerns. The open house is scheduled on
Monday March 28, 2005 from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Trinity County Public
Library in Weaverville. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you
questions or concerns regarding the flow release schedule for the
Trinity River, or if you would like to be removed from this email list.

Regards,
Andreas


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Andreas Krause, P.E.
Physical Scientist
Trinity River Restoration Program
P.O. Box 1300 (mailing address)
1313 South Main St. (physical address)
Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone:530-623-1807; Fax 530-623-5944
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