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For Release:
Aug. 10, 2023
Contact:
Mary Lee Knecht, 916-978-5100,
mkn...@usbr.gov
Reclamation
announces flow schedule for Hoopa Valley Tribe Boat Dance Ceremony
Flows on the Trinity
River will temporarily increase during this time
REDDING, Calif.
– The Bureau of Reclamation will begin to increase releases from Lewiston Dam to the Trinity River beginning Aug. 18. The increased releases are
in support of the Hoopa Valley Tribe bi-annual Boat Dance Ceremony held in Hoopa, California, and are separate from the Trinity River restoration flows. People near or recreating on the river can expect river levels to increase during this time and should
take appropriate property and safety precautions.
Beginning Aug. 18, Lewiston Dam releases are scheduled to gradually increase
from the summer base flow of 450 cubic feet per second and are expected to reach a peak flow of 2,000 cfs on Aug. 20 before gradually returning to summer base flows later in the week.
River recreators can expect a higher volume of water and increased turbidity
in the Trinity River during the ceremonial flow. As always, the public is urged to exercise caution when recreating in or around the Trinity River.
For more information, contact Reclamation’s Northern California Area Office at
530-247-8500 (TTY 800-877-8339).
About Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and
is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits.
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