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Reclamation Issues Closure Order for Federal Property Surrounding Trinity Dam

Media Contact: Jeffrey S. McCracken, 916-978-5100, jmccracken@mp.usbr.gov

For Release: April 08, 2005

The Bureau of Reclamation announces that Federal property located around Trinity Dam will be closed to the public beginning Sunday, April 10, 2005. This closure is issued to provide for the protection of Federal property and to ensure public safety at Reclamation facilities.

The closure includes the area from the dam crest to the upstream waterline and 700 feet downstream of Trinity Dam and 700 feet on either side of the entire width of the dam downstream.

Pedestrians and bicyclists may enter that portion of the closure area along the west side of the river for the purpose of fishing. All persons shall comply with all signs and other directions as posted or disclosed

An aerial photograph showing the closure area is available for inspection at Reclamation's Northern California Area Office, 16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake, California. The aerial photograph is also posted online at www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/projects.html.

For more information, contact Mr. Ron Kingsley, Reclamation's Northern California Area Office, at 530-276-2026 or at rkingsley@mp.usbr.gov.

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Reclamation Issues Closure Order for Federal Property Surrounding Trinity Dam