[env-trinity] Fwd: New News Release:Reclamation Announces Final Schedule for Release into Trinity River as Part of Restoration Program

[Peterson, Eric]

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Hello,

The attached and embedded news release is being distributed today, Tuesday,
April 21, 2015

*Mid-Pacific Region*

*Sacramento**, Calif.*



MP-15-054



Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100, eccurtis at usbr.gov



For Release On: April 21, 2015


Reclamation Announces Final Schedule for Release into Trinity River as Part
of Restoration Program



*REDDING, Calif.* – The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that releases
from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River for the “dry” water year with a
total volume of 453,000 acre-feet will reach a peak flow of 8,500 cubic
feet per second over the two-day period of May 5 and 6, 2015 for coarse
sediment management purposes as part of the Trinity River Restoration
Program.



Releases will begin increasing gradually on April 22, with more rapid
increases from April 30-May 4, and remain at the peak of 8,500 cfs for a
period of 2 days. Release rates will then be reduced to 2,000 cfs over a
period of 11 days. As the flows recede, several days of flows at 2,000,
1,200, and 700 cfs follow for monitoring purposes. The summer base-flow
rate of 450 cfs will begin on June 30.



The public should take appropriate safety precautions whenever near or on
the river. Landowners are advised to clear personal items and debris from
the floodplain prior to the releases.



The December 2000, Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration Record of
Decision created a plan for the restoration of the Trinity River and its
fish and wildlife populations. The Program’s restoration strategy includes
four different restoration elements, two of which include increased
releases to the river and sediment management. Flow regimes link two
essential purposes deemed necessary to restore and maintain the Trinity
River’s fishery resources: 1) flows to provide physical fish habitat (i.e.,
appropriate depths and velocities, and suitable temperature regimes for
anadromous salmonids), and 2) flows to restore the riverine processes that
create and maintain the structural integrity and spatial complexity of the
fish habitats. More information on the Trinity River ROD can be found
at *www.trrp.net/background/rod/
<http://www.trrp.net/background/rod/>*.



A daily schedule of flow releases is available at
*www.trrp.net/restore/flows/current/
<http://www.trrp.net/restore/flows/current/>*, and the public may subscribe
to automated notifications (via phone or email) of Trinity River release
changes. The flow release schedule is posted at the Trinity River
Restoration Program office, located at 1313 South Main Street, Weaverville,
CA.



For additional information, please call 530-623-1800 or email *info at trrp.net
<info at trrp.net>*.



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Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest
producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and
facilities in the 17 Western States. Its facilities also provide
substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits.
Visit our website at http://www.usbr.gov and follow us on Twitter at
Reclamation at USBR.

Thank you,

Wilbert Louis Moore
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Bureau of Reclamation
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
Desk - 916-978-5102
Cell - 916-335-9755
Fax - 916-978-5114
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