Whitakers sport shop web site posting conditions on the Salmon River 8.16.06
THE NEW CHANGES TO THE LOWER FLY FISHING ZONE. Over the summer some improvements were made to the river in the lower fly fishing area in order to help with the flow of water down the main stem. The main pool above the Altmar bridge was getting a significant amount of water flowing down the north channel. Over the years the water flow in the north channel continued to increase which meant less flow was going down the main stem and affecting the area of river where Beaverdam Brook, which is the tributary to the NYS Fish Hatchery, enters the main stem of the Salmon River. Large rocks were put in place in order to help redirect more water down the main stem. Please be aware of these changes and please note that more water is now running thru the Church Pool side of the river. So be extra careful when wading along or crossing the river in this area when it reopens on Sept. 15th.
PUBLIC NOTICE: BROOKFIELD POWER TO PERFORM WORK ON BENNETTS BRIDGE DAM/Notice of change in operation During Summer/Fall2006 Salmon river Hydroelectric Project(FERC No.11408). OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK. Brookfield Power will be performing work on the Bennetts Bridge Dam on the Salmon River Reservoir starting in August 2006. The dam rehabilitation will require a variance from Brookfield Power's normal reservoir management target elevations. The Salmon River Reservoir will be managed from August 7, 2006 thru November 7, 2006 to maintain an elevation of 927 feet (1-5 feet below normal elevations). Additional flows were released from July 1, 2006 thru August 6, 2006 in an effort to reach the desired elevation of 927 feet by August 7,2006. Brookfield Power, in consultation with appropriate resource agencies, has determined the best water management practices for accomplishing dam safety related activities while managing environmental and recreational interests. DOWNSTREAM USERS: Compared to an average year, downstream users may experience normal to above normal flows during the mid-summer season(especially the month of July and early August)as the reservoir is lowered to the construction elevation of 927 feet and then generally average flows with flow fluctuations during the late summer and fall seasons as the reservoir is maintained at elevation 927 feet and hydroelectric operation match mother nature. Upon project completion ( November 7, 2006), expect flows to match the base flow requirements until the reservoir can be returned to its normal seasonal targeted operating elevation. WHITEWATER USERS: June, July and August were as scheduled. The scheduled LABOR DAY whitewater release will be contingent on reservoir inflows during the LABOR DAY WEEKEND. If there are any questions, please call Brookfield Power's Liverpool Office at 1-315-413-2700. The PUBLIC is advised to continue monitoring Waterline at 1-800-452-1742(site code 365123) or Waterline for river flow conditions
THE NEW CHANGES TO THE LOWER FLY FISHING ZONE. Over the summer some improvements were made to the river in the lower fly fishing area in order to help with the flow of water down the main stem. The main pool above the Altmar bridge was getting a significant amount of water flowing down the north channel. Over the years the water flow in the north channel continued to increase which meant less flow was going down the main stem and affecting the area of river where Beaverdam Brook, which is the tributary to the NYS Fish Hatchery, enters the main stem of the Salmon River. Large rocks were put in place in order to help redirect more water down the main stem. Please be aware of these changes and please note that more water is now running thru the Church Pool side of the river. So be extra careful when wading along or crossing the river in this area when it reopens on Sept. 15th.
PUBLIC NOTICE: BROOKFIELD POWER TO PERFORM WORK ON BENNETTS BRIDGE DAM/Notice of change in operation During Summer/Fall2006 Salmon river Hydroelectric Project(FERC No.11408). OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK. Brookfield Power will be performing work on the Bennetts Bridge Dam on the Salmon River Reservoir starting in August 2006. The dam rehabilitation will require a variance from Brookfield Power's normal reservoir management target elevations. The Salmon River Reservoir will be managed from August 7, 2006 thru November 7, 2006 to maintain an elevation of 927 feet (1-5 feet below normal elevations). Additional flows were released from July 1, 2006 thru August 6, 2006 in an effort to reach the desired elevation of 927 feet by August 7,2006. Brookfield Power, in consultation with appropriate resource agencies, has determined the best water management practices for accomplishing dam safety related activities while managing environmental and recreational interests. DOWNSTREAM USERS: Compared to an average year, downstream users may experience normal to above normal flows during the mid-summer season(especially the month of July and early August)as the reservoir is lowered to the construction elevation of 927 feet and then generally average flows with flow fluctuations during the late summer and fall seasons as the reservoir is maintained at elevation 927 feet and hydroelectric operation match mother nature. Upon project completion ( November 7, 2006), expect flows to match the base flow requirements until the reservoir can be returned to its normal seasonal targeted operating elevation. WHITEWATER USERS: June, July and August were as scheduled. The scheduled LABOR DAY whitewater release will be contingent on reservoir inflows during the LABOR DAY WEEKEND. If there are any questions, please call Brookfield Power's Liverpool Office at 1-315-413-2700. The PUBLIC is advised to continue monitoring Waterline at 1-800-452-1742(site code 365123) or Waterline for river flow conditions
