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Postponement of Boysen Flushing Flow Downstream of Boysen Dam

Media Contact: Mahonri Williams, (307) 261-5624, mwilliams@usbr.gov

For Release: June 28, 2012

MILLS, Wyo. -- In response to the changing needs of the downstream irrigation districts, the flushing flow which had been scheduled for July 2 and 3, 2012, in the Big Horn River downstream of Boysen Dam has been postponed indefinitely, according to Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Manager, Coleman Smith, Jr.

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Relevant Link:

Wyoming Area Office Home Page