[env-trinity] Language Standardization re: Environmental Flows

[Abel, Kiana]

Good Morning, Workgroups!
Over the past two weeks, the group cc'd got together to discuss naming conventions for flow management. From a communications standpoint, it is important to have direction in how we talk about it with umbrella terms as well as defining what we call the individual actions. I've heard lots of terminology used, and refining how we talk about it is an important step for branding/marketing and communications specifically. The objective is not to reign in every scientist to follow these outlined terms, but to set a base for Program communications.
Below is a list of terminology that we came up with. The objective was to remain within a few parameters. First, any limitations set forth by the EA and ROD, second to fit somewhat into the scientific/ecological purpose of the action objectives (obviously the 300/450 baseflow does not really follow this guideline - it is what it is), lastly defining understandable terminology for public consumption. The next step in the process is to send what has been developed to you! The initial sub-group would like to gain general consensus and make sure something wasn't missed. Kindly note, there was deep discussion and consensus on these terms. Please see below!
Umbrella Term: Environmental Flows
The program has utilized Restoration Flows. The information available to the public is limited in some cases only available through us and other Reclamation restoration programs. Utilizing Environmental Flows tags onto the vast network of research that goes beyond just the UC-Davis group.  I was surprised at all the information at my fingertips when I googled this term.
Functional Flow components
For WY25 there are 5 recommended periods of managed flows throughout the calendar year. We wanted to define the whole year staying away from seasonal terms that could be misconstrued. To reiterate this is the WY2025 method, but I suggest using similar terminology as to actions from year to year (unless a different method is adopted). We discussed that we can refer to whole time as 'period' or specific implementations as 'flow'.

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450cfs base flow (outlined in red below)
  2.
300cfs base flow (not placed, but will be present)
  3.
Synchronized Storm Pulse (orange, discussed a polygon with a peak vs block)
  4.
Wet Season Flood (yellow)
   Wet Season Adjustment (green)
  5.
Snowmelt Peak and Recession (blue, discussed shortening the peak and recession)

Eric has kindly developed an interactive graph to live on an Environmental Flow page within our website - pls see below.
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If you feel inclined, please share your thoughts within your respective workgroups and report any issues/problems/suggestions/agreements via your workgroup coordinator.

Cheers,
Kiana


Kiana Abel
Public Affairs Specialist | Trinity River Restoration Program<http://www.trrp.net/> | U. S. Bureau of Reclamation<https://www.usbr.gov/>
1313 S. Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093-1300 | 530-623-1800 (desk) | 530-739-9761 (cell) | jabel at usbr.gov
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