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Today's Missouri Basin Flood Response call recording is now available dvidshub.net/r/2zl9vx June 27, 2024. #MO #SD #IA #NE #Flood #WX #Midwest

Gavins Point Dam releases to avg 13 kcfs today inflows ~11.5 kcfs, Pool elevation 1207.37 feet Fort Randall Dam releases to avg 6 kcfs max release 4.65 kcfs, Pool elevation 1360.57 feet #MissouriRiver #MO #SD #NE #IA #WX #Flooding spr.ly/6013g0mJZ

It's July 4th - that doesn't stop our response to Missouri River flooding. A few things now available: Monthly Forecast: spr.ly/60169TSCE Today's Conference Call: spr.ly/60199TSCH

We're pleased to have reached an agreement in principle with Canada on a quantity of preplanned storage that provides critical operational certainty for flood risk management in the Columbia River Basin. More: state.gov/summary-of-the…

Fort Peck Dam resuming normal operations following flow test Test flows will be ending earlier than expected. Throughout the test flows, extensive monitoring of several Pallid Sturgeon took place but, there was no indication of spawning. spr.ly/6014cPyc0

On Monday, August 5 Department of State will hold a virtual information session to provide an update on negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, including information on the agreement in principle reached with Canada. Register & submit questions: statedept.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

July Missouri River basin runoff above Sioux City, IA = 2.8 million acre-feet 85% avg. w/ below-avg runoff in upper 3 reaches and above-avg runoff in lower 3 reaches Annual runoff forecast above Sioux City, IA = 23.9 MAF, 93% of avg. spr.ly/6012YluoY

1. A first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks project groundbreaking on 8/7 between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and SeattleDistrictUSACE will ultimately improve quality of life for 168 soldiers & support U.S. Army/DoD sustainability goals by lowering the construction’s embodied carbon by 30%.

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Drought conds across 73% of Basin likely worsening through Nov Aug runoff = 1.2MAF 86% of avg above Sioux City. Sept upper Basin runoff f-cast is 23.8MAF, 92% of avg Avg runoff = 25.7MAF Sept 1 System storing 55.1MAF and declining More at spr.ly/6013WJPj5

Planned maintenance and an unscheduled turbine outage at Oahe Dam in Pierre, SD will result in outlet tunnel operations beginning at 10 a.m. The outlet tunnels will be releasing 8,000 cfs of the daily average 29,000 cfs releases. spr.ly/6015oBUOt

#ICYMI: After a prolific 2023, adult Pacific Lamprey returns are looking disappointing this year. Read a release here: nwd.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel….

Sept runoff below avg; Oct public meetings New forecast 23.5MAF, 91% of avg Annual Avg = 25.7MAF Oct. 1 storage = 53.5MAF - 2.6MAF below base of System flood control Storage at 50.9MAF as 2025 runoff season starts Appx 5.2MAF below base of flood control spr.ly/6018UTqmY

Gavins Point Dam releases reduced to winter release rate spr.ly/6015Q1BVS