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Reclamation to Increase Releases from Canyon Ferry Dam

Media Contact: Paula A. Holwegner, (406) 247-7300, pholwegner@gp.usbr.gov
Mark Andersen, mandersen@gp.usbr.gov

For Release: May 23, 2008

The Bureau of Reclamation will be increasing releases to the Missouri River from Canyon Ferry Dam beginning early Monday, May 26. Releases will be stepped up from the current rate of 5,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) to approximately 11,000 cfs over a three day period. The increases are necessary to help control the rate-of-fill of Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Inflows to Canyon Ferry Reservoir were averaging approximately 16,000 cfs on Friday and based on the National Weather Service streamflow forecast, similar or higher inflows are expected over the next few days. Further adjustments to releases may be necessary depending on inflow conditions. Recreationists are cautioned to be aware of potentially hazardous conditions on the Missouri River during this time.

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