Graf said the program was responsible for about 70% of the water in the river during Tuesday’s float; without it, flows could have dipped to around just 25 cfs.
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Fryingpan River to see high flows as Ruedi releases increase
Water managers say flooding on the Fryingpan begins to be a concern around 800 cfs; River District officials say water managers will aim to keep the river below 700 cfs.
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Fish out of water
As flows plummet, fish could become stranded in pools that are disconnected from the rest of the river, and program managers say they will try to prevent fish from using that stretch of river during times when flows are predicted to be at their lowest.
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River District proposes actions to address drought
They are also asking the board to sign off on a system of prioritizing water use sectors: municipal and domestic needs over agriculture.
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Low river flows trigger calls, closures, stressed fish
But this summer’s lack of precipitation and low soil moisture were the main drivers of dry streams.