Greetings All,
Below is a forwarded message from the USACE that Flexible Winter Pool Operations (FWPO) have been requested by BPA this year and the USACE will accommodate that request by adjusting the operations at Albeni Falls Dam temporarily. The notice shows they will likely raise Lake Pend Oreille (LPO) by 3 feet over the next couple days. They will likely release that water in the near future to generate power. As a reminder, FWPO is an agreement with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that allows them to request LPO be filled up to 5 feet in the winter and then released again to generate power when power is in demand. FWPO, and power generation overall, is the reason we have had a maximum lake drawdown for the past 10 years. 2013 was the last year LPO was held at a high winter pool of 2055.5'.
Lakes Commission Meeting Adjustment: January 9th is postponed. Since our agenda has numerous USACE speakers, we are attempting to reschedule our meeting. Stay tuned! We will let you know ASAP of the new date. Zoom link for attending virtually, will remain the same.
Best,
Molly McCahon: Lakes Commission Executive Director; Phone 208-265-4568, Cell 208-255-9675; Email lakescommission@gmail.com; Website lakescommission.org
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