Streams Flows: We need your help.
The stream flows have been increasing significantly every afternoon over the last 10 days. I have received many emails concerning the flows. Please send any concerns to Heather Patno at HPatno@usbr.gov. She is the decision maker in this process. They (the bureau of reclamation) drop the water to 800 cfs over night then increase it to 2800 cfs by 1:00 pm. This increase is timed to get peak pricing for power and thus make the most money. As is often the case, it's all about the money. In this case, it's more money at the fishermens expense. This increase is 30% higher that any other year. 30% more water= 30% more money. This increase ends catching for the day. Then when the big drop occurs over night all the fish stay in the deep middle. This allows for very little dry fly opportunities along the banks. We need the help of all fishermen to let the bureau know that we care about the fishing on this great river. Please give Miss Patno an email and let her know your feelings on the subject.
