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Reclamation Open House to Explain Potholes Supplemental Feed Study
Media Contact:
John Redding, (208) 378-5212, 05/10/2006 08:30
Jim Blanchard, jblanchard@pn.usbr.gov
For Release: May 10, 2006
Who: The Bureau of Reclamation
What: Public open house to explain a plan to study supplemental methods to increase the reliability of transporting water from Banks Lake to Potholes Reservoir, about 22 miles south of Ephrata, Wash.
When: Tuesday, May 16, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Reclamation's Ephrata Field Office located at 32 C Street, Ephrata, Wash.
Why: Reclamation will explain the plan of study for a supplemental feed route for Potholes Reservoir which is impounded by O'Sullivan Dam. This study will focus on finding new ways to utilize existing infrastructure or natural topography to convey water to Potholes Reservoir. The scope of the study is limited to the physical area of the Columbia Basin Project from Billy Clapp Reservoir to Moses Lake.
How: For questions contact: Jim Blanchard, Reclamation Special Projects Officer, at (509) 754-0226
Background: Improvements in irrigation efficiency in the northern half of the Project have led to lower returns and a commensurate increased need for feed improvements. As a result, the ability of Reclamation to reliably fill Potholes Reservoir is decreasing and must be increased by use of a supplemental feed route.
Discussion Topics: National Environmental Policy Act requirements, water modeling, land use issues, biological concerns, and overall project management.
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