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Reclamation Increases Releases to the Lower American River for Flood Control Management of Folsom Reservoir

Media Contact: Pete Lucero, 916-978-5100, 03/01/2011 14:30

For Release: March 01, 2011

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Today, Tuesday, March 1, 2011, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., the Bureau of Reclamation will increase releases from Folsom Dam to the lower American River from 2,500 to 8,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for flood control management. The increased releases will remain at 8,000 cfs until further notice.

People recreating in or along the lower American River downstream of Folsom Dam to the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers should take appropriate safety precautions during periods of high river flows.

The release schedule addresses requirements set by the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency flood protection agreement.

Daily information on expected flows in the American River can be found on the California Data Exchange Center website at or on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. For information on the American River, please visit Reclamation's Central Valley Operation Office website.

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Relevant Link:

Reclamation's Central Valley Operation Office

California Data Exchange Center