May 7, 2002
John Redding
(208) 378-5212
Mike Beus
(208) 678-0461 Ext. 27
TDD: 1-800-877-9965
Reclamation Announces Jackson Lake Operations Meeting
The Bureau of Reclamation will host a public meeting in Jackson, Wyoming, on May 16, to present streamflow forecasts and projected reservoir operations for Jackson Lake and Reclamation’s Minidoka Project. Although winter snow accumulation was better than in either of the past two years and conditions continue to improve with recent cool, wet weather, Jackson Lake remains low due to the effects of prolonged drought.
Date May 16, 2002 Time 7:00 p.m. Location Wort Hotel
Corner of Glenwood and Broadway
Jackson, WyomingThe initial content of Jackson Lake is lower than has been observed since 1989 when restrictions on reservoir capacity were lifted as reconstruction of the dam neared completion. Jackson Lake and Palisades Reservoirs were both substantially depleted last year and are unlikely to refill.
Natural streamflows are expected to be below average and delivery of stored water from Jackson Lake will be somewhat higher than average and less than last year.
All river users interested in the operations of Jackson Lake and the resulting flows downstream are invited to attend. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions about drought management, projected river flows, projected lake levels and the operations of other upper Snake River facilities.
The meeting facility is accessible to people with disabilities. Please contact Laura Bell at (208) 678-0461 at the Snake River Area Office, Burley Idaho, if you need sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired or other auxiliary aids.
More information regarding Bureau of Reclamation programs can be found on the Pacific Northwest Regions Internet Homepage at: www.pn.usbr.gov. Current streamflows and reservoir elevations can be found on the HydroMet Homepage at: www.pn.usbr.gov/hydromet/index.html.