Green

Recreationists on the Green River should take caution and be aware the increased flows in the river will be cold and swift. LTSP releases are scheduled include a ramp up to full powerplant releases and full bypass the following day, maintaining 8,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) for 7 days, then followed by a 2,000 cfs/day ramp down rate.

Forecasted (tentative) hourly release schedules can be found by visiting the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center at this website: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/station/flowplot/flowplot.cgi?GRZU1. However, updates could take some time, a day or so, to be reflected on the website. Tabulated hourly data can be found on this page under the link, “Hourly Forecast Flow csv” in the lower right hand corner of the webpage, or navigating to this link: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/product/hydrofcst/RVFCSV/GRZU1.fflw1.csv.

The Western Area Power Administration has alerted Reclamation to an increased possibility that Flaming Gorge Dam’s power plant will need to augment power supplies in the event of a potential power system emergency. As temperatures across the Southwest US remain high and/or increase over the next week or so, the potential for this need increases.

The Bureau of Reclamation urges those recreating on or along the Green River below Flaming Gorge to exercise increased caution as possible sudden fluctuations in water releases to meet summer energy demands may cause rapid changes to the river’s flow. The Bureau of Reclamation advises those recreating along the river—including river runners, anglers, campers and hikers—to be vigilant and exercise increased caution through the summer months. Unscheduled water release changes may occur without notice. Vessels should be secured to withstand potential changes in water levels and campers should avoid setting camp where a sudden river rise could reach tents or other camping supplies.