Dam Release Boosted For Sturgeon Study

Thu., Sept. 14, 2000

From Staff

Idaho Power hydrologists continue to fluctuate the outflow from Hell’s Canyon Dam to aid scientists studying the impact of flow changes on sturgeon in the Snake River.

The company is increasing flows from 8,000 cubic feet per second to 23,000.

“We’re looking to see how extreme load following can influence these fish,” said Ken Lepla, Idaho Power biologist. “We’ll closely monitor the activity of sturgeon that have been tagged with miniature radio transmitters.”

The study should conclude on Friday.

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