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| + | *The observed unregulated inflow into Lake Powell for November was 422 thousand acre-feet (kaf) or 89% of average. | ||
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| + | *Forecasted unregulated inflows into Lake Powell for December, January, and February are as follows: | ||
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| + | *December 420 kaf (an increase of 60 kaf) or 116% of average | ||
| + | *January 330 kaf (no change) or 91% of average | ||
| + | *February 370 kaf (no change) or 94% of average | ||
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| + | *The amount of change is compared to the December final unregulated inflow forecast dated December 1, 2014. | ||
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| + | *The precipitation values for the month of November are as follows: | ||
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| + | *Green River Basin ranged between 100 and 120 percent of average; Colorado River Basin ranged between 85 and 120 percent of average; San Juan River Basin recorded 90 percent of average; and *Above Lake Powell recorded 95 percent of average. | ||
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*Mar- Monthly Release = 505,000 acre feet | *Mar- Monthly Release = 505,000 acre feet | ||
*Apr- Monthly Release = 500,000 acre feet | *Apr- Monthly Release = 500,000 acre feet | ||
*May- Monthly Release = 510,000 acre feet | *May- Monthly Release = 510,000 acre feet | ||
*Jun- Monthly Release = 600,000 acre feet | *Jun- Monthly Release = 600,000 acre feet | ||
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*Water Yr Release: '''7.48 MAF''' | *Water Yr Release: '''7.48 MAF''' | ||
*Water Yr operating tier: '''Mid-Elevation Release Tier''' | *Water Yr operating tier: '''Mid-Elevation Release Tier''' | ||
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*CRSS: Lake Mead level predicted to be 1085' Mar 2015 | *CRSS: Lake Mead level predicted to be 1085' Mar 2015 | ||
*Forecasting | *Forecasting | ||
| − | **__% chance of 8.23 for water yr | + | *August 2014 Probable Maximum 24-Month Study |
| − | **__% chance of 7.48 for water yr | + | [http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MAX.pdf http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MAX.pdf] |
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| + | *August 2014 Probable Minimum 24-Month Study | ||
| + | [http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MIN.pdf http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MIN.pdf] | ||
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| + | **__% chance of 8.23 for water yr 2015 (Kgrantz TBD) | ||
| + | **__% chance of 7.48 for water yr 2015 (Kgrantz TBD) | ||
| + | *[[File:140822_USBR_Hydrology-_Shortage_Percentages-_GRAPH.jpg|250px]] | ||
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'''FISH''' | '''FISH''' | ||
| + | *[http://leesferry.com/river-report/?utm_source=+12%2F15%2F14&utm_campaign=Lees+Ferry+Mailing&utm_medium=email: December 15, 2014] | ||
*[http://www.leesferry.com/main/river-reports-2?utm_source=3%2F20%2F14&utm_campaign=Lees+Ferry+Mailing&utm_medium=email: March 20, 2014] | *[http://www.leesferry.com/main/river-reports-2?utm_source=3%2F20%2F14&utm_campaign=Lees+Ferry+Mailing&utm_medium=email: March 20, 2014] | ||
| − | **'''Upriver''': | + | **'''Upriver''': 6 |
| − | **'''Walk-In''': | + | **'''Walk-In''': 5 |
| − | **'''Spin-Fishing''': | + | **'''Spin-Fishing''': 6 |
*'''Key''': 1 = Go fish somewhere else 10 = Rent a helicopter and get here now! | *'''Key''': 1 = Go fish somewhere else 10 = Rent a helicopter and get here now! | ||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 17 December 2014
WATER
- The observed unregulated inflow into Lake Powell for November was 422 thousand acre-feet (kaf) or 89% of average.
- Forecasted unregulated inflows into Lake Powell for December, January, and February are as follows:
- December 420 kaf (an increase of 60 kaf) or 116% of average
- January 330 kaf (no change) or 91% of average
- February 370 kaf (no change) or 94% of average
- The amount of change is compared to the December final unregulated inflow forecast dated December 1, 2014.
- The precipitation values for the month of November are as follows:
- Green River Basin ranged between 100 and 120 percent of average; Colorado River Basin ranged between 85 and 120 percent of average; San Juan River Basin recorded 90 percent of average; and *Above Lake Powell recorded 95 percent of average.
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- Mar- Monthly Release = 505,000 acre feet
- Apr- Monthly Release = 500,000 acre feet
- May- Monthly Release = 510,000 acre feet
- Jun- Monthly Release = 600,000 acre feet
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- Water Yr Release: 7.48 MAF
- Water Yr operating tier: Mid-Elevation Release Tier
- HFE Scheduled: No
- Water Quality: Normal
- CRSS: Lake Mead level predicted to be 1085' Mar 2015
- Forecasting
- August 2014 Probable Maximum 24-Month Study
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MAX.pdf -
- August 2014 Probable Minimum 24-Month Study
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/24mo/2014/AUG14_MIN.pdf
- __% chance of 8.23 for water yr 2015 (Kgrantz TBD)
- __% chance of 7.48 for water yr 2015 (Kgrantz TBD)
RECREATION
- Boat Season: Motorized boats currently NOT allowed on river
FISH
- December 15, 2014
- March 20, 2014
- Upriver: 6
- Walk-In: 5
- Spin-Fishing: 6
- Key: 1 = Go fish somewhere else 10 = Rent a helicopter and get here now!
GUIDING DOCUMENTS
- 2014 is year 13 of 10 for HFE protocol EA (2020)
- 2014 is year 13 of 10 for NN Fish Control EA (2020)
- 2014 is year 11 of 5 for Mexico to store water in U.S. reservoirs -- Minute 319
