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Reclamation Begins Upper Klamath Lake Releases for the Klamath Project

Media Contact: Kevin Moore, 541-880-2557 TTY 916-978-5608, 05/11/2010 23:28

For Release: May 11, 2010

The Bureau of Reclamation's Klamath Basin Area Office announced releases will begin from Upper Klamath Lake May 12.  The releases will be controlled with the intention to maintain lake levels as stated in the 2010 Operations Plan.  Complete charging of the canals could take as long as 10 days.  The irrigation districts may begin deliveries to their customers as water becomes available.

 "Reclamation will monitor lake levels closely and continue to work with our irrigation contractors, resource agencies, and Tribal interests" said Ms. Sue Fry, Klamath Project Area Manager.  "Every effort will be made to release available water to the contractors while maintaining our legal and Tribal obligations," she added.  

The 2010 Operations Plan is available at their website or direct to the document.   For questions or to request copies of the plan, please contact Mr. Kevin Moore, Bureau of Reclamation, Klamath Basin Area Office, or call 541-880-2557 (TTY 916-978-5608).

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Relevant Link:

Operations Plan