09/08/2004 - Packet Interg' ove"rnmental
Water Board
Serving Tigard, King City, Durham and Unincorporated Area
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004
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City of'Tigard
Water Auditorium
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, Oregon' 97223
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Intergovernmental.Water Board Meeting
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order,Roll Call and Introductions
Motion to call meeting to order, staff to take roll call.
2. Approval of Minutes—June 9, 2004
Motion fromBoard for minute approval.
3. Credit for Leak Request for Brighton Hill,Apartments—Tom Imdieke(10 minutes)
4. Clute Property•Update.—Dennis Koellermeier(10 minutes)
S. Long Term Water Supply Update Dennis Koellermeier(20 minutes)
6. Informational Items—Dennis Koellermeier
Items will be discussed briefly if time allows—otherwise printed info will be distributed.
7. Public.Comments;
Call for,any comments from public.
8. Non Agenda Items
Call for non-agenda items from Board.
9. Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 5:30 p.m. — Water Auditorium
10. Adjournment;—Approximate Time 7:00 p.m.
Motion for adjournment.
A light dinner will be provided.
Executive Session: The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session under the provisions of ORS
192.660(1) (d), (e), (t) &(h)to discuss labor relations, realproperty transactions,current and pending litigation
issues and to consider records that are exempt by law from public inspection. All discussions within this session are
confidential;therefore nothing from this meeting may be disclosed by those.present. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend this session, but must not disclose any information discussed during this session.
Intergovernmental Water Board
Meeting Minutes
June 9,;2004
Members Present., Patrick-Carroll;.Dick Winn, Brian Moore, Bill Scheiderich, and
BeverlyFroude
Members Absent: Norm Penner—excused
Staff Present Dennis Koellermeier and Twila Willson
g hel'and Sandy Henschel
Visitors: Roland Si nett, Ken Hensc
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1. Call to Order
Commissioner Bill 8cheiderich called the meeting to order at 5':30 pm. Staff calledroll and
Commissioner Norm Penner was excused,and'being-represented by Commissioner Beverly
Froude.
2. Approveal'of Minutes-;May 12, 2004
Commissioner Brian Moore motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Dick Winn
seconded the motion, the vote was unanimous to accept the,minutes as presented.
3. Filtration of Fluoride Discussion — Dennis Koellermeier
Board members received'a packet of information containing a memo prepared by Brian
Rager responding to the issue from last month's;meeting regarding fluoride. In
summary, thorough research with other agencies and'the city,attorney,was performed
and it was concluded that,Tigard does not have a legal obligation to provide fluoride free
water, but we do have an,obligation to meet Federal and Oregon Health Division water
quality requirement standards. The other.agencies that were part of staff,research .
interviews indicated they d_id not provide reimbursement, machinery, or filters, etc., to
benefit people with a fluoride issue.
The board discussed legal and liability issues as;well as;that fluoride is a controversial
issue that was not voted'on by the Tigard service area water users. Tigard does not
have control over what was,in the water purchased from other providers.
Commissioner Brian Moore motioned to accept staff recommendation obtained from the
city attorney and other water purveyors and deny the request from Mr. and Mrs.
Henschel, Commissioner Patrick Carroll seconded the motion, and board members
voted to deny the-request, with Commissioner Froude abstaining from the vote.
4. Discussion of Portland Wholesale Contract— Dennis Koellermeier
Dennis Koellermeier recommended skipping that item until later.
5. Informational Items
Intergovernmental Water Board 1 June 9,2004
DRAFT COPY
Packets of recent articles were distributed to the board for them to read at a later time in
their entirety.
The invitation to the public meeting in Wilsonville on June 30th regarding the Willamette
River water quality was brought to their attention and they were encouraged to attend.
Mr. Koellermeier continued with an update on other water related items:
ASR Well #3 - test well on 150th - targeted depth has been reached with no positive
results; further drilling there will be discontinued.
FYI - Dr. Mary Beeson, expert in northwest geology, passed away unexpectedly last
week. He was a consultant on this_project. Dennis will pursue the possibility of naming
a well after him and bring those results before the board ata later time.
ASR Well 42 - long term testing will begin next Week and all indications look better than
were expected.
4. Discussion of Portland Wholesale'Contract— Dennis Koellermeier
Item #4 was reopened, Dennis Koellermeier stated that this issue was discussed in an
Executive Session of Council last night-and details would be disclosed in Executive
Session if the board desired. •Commissioner Winn motioned to go into Executive Session
to discuss "current pending litigation issues", Commissioner Moore seconded the
motion which was unanimously accepted by-'a' 11 board members.
The regular meeting temporarily adjourned at 5:46 p.m. for Executive Session.,
The regular meeting reconvened 4t'6:31 pm:,following Executive Session. The
-Chairman asked if there•was a consensus'from the NVB to advise the City of Tigard City
Council to take any direction other than what.they decided on at their meeting on June ,
8th Commissioner Moore removed himself from the discussion and the remaining board
members concluded they did not dispute the Council's.direction.
6. Public Comments,-,None
7. Non Agenda Items - None
8. Next:meeting date— Joint Meeting With .City Council- Tuesday, July 20,
2004; at 5:30 p.m..— Town .Hall
There.may not be enough to present in a joint Meeting'.on that date and it was decided.
that would be scheduled as a tentative meeting only.
9; Adjournment
The.meeting concluded at 6:35 p.m.
Intergovernmental Water Board 2 June•91,2604
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Intergovernmental Water Board
FROM: Tom Imdieke, Financial Operations Manager
RE: Brighton Hill Apartments
DATE: July 26, 2004
The attached credit for leak.request is being forwarded to you for your approval at the
next scheduled meeting on September 18, 2004. The method used in calculating the
amount of the credit is based on existing'policy and there are no extenuating
circumstances to this particular request.
Public Works staff did.visit the site and .verified that it was indeed a leak and not a
problem with the meter. The leak appears to have taken place within one billing period.
The amount of the credit as calculated would be $879.30 and requires your Board
approval before processing.
If you have any questions regarding this item, please feel free to call me at 503-718-
2488.
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'REQUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT DUE TO A LEAK
The Cityof Tigard has a policy of issuing partial credits for leaks that are repaired in a timely
manner. The city expects leaks to be repaired within ten days of discovery. Credits are
based on your average usage for the same period in;previous years. This average is deducted
from the total consumption used during the time of the leak. The excess usage is charged at
the wholesale rate of water, with the difference between wholesale and resale cost deducted
from the utility account as the Credit for Leak I '
Please describe the specific circumstances of your request: P.� or\
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Location of Service:
Customer Name:
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DOCUMENTATION
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RECEIPTS FOR PARTS, REQUIRED TO FIC TIM LEAK.
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The City of Tigard hma a policy of•issuing parttialeoedits for leaks'that ate repaired in•a timely
mannetr. The°city expects leaks to be repaired within ten days of discovery. Credits'are
based on yoer average usage for the same periad•in previous years• This average is deducted
from,the.toW consumption used during,the:time of the leak. The excess usage'is charged at
the wholesale rate of water,with the difference between wholesale and-resale cost deducted
Ecom the utility account as the Credit for Leak
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August 20, 2004 -
Mort Anoushiravani, Director
Portland Water Bureau
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Room 60.1
Portland, OR 97204
Re: Minimum Purchase Calculation
Dear Mort,
Please be'advised as follows regarding the-minimum purchase invoice you sent me
dated July 21, 2004. ry
The'Tigard City Council and the Lntergovemmental Water Board met jointly on Tuesday,
August 17, 2004, at which time I presented them with.the information that Portland:had
-elected.to invoice us for a minimum purchase violation. The Board Members and.City
Councilors were not happy with the position'you have taken on this issue. I have been
instructed to seek resolution in this matter:
To that end, please provide me the following information:
1. Provide a.list- Capital Improvements Portland has constructed in the last fire
years.that would allow Portland to meet Tigard's�maximum daily demands at the-
Bradley Comer meter. As`you:recall, Portlandpromised Tigard that it could meet
its water needs when Tigard was considering the Willamette Treatment,Plant, Qur
records.indicate your supply to our meter`has:continued to decline, not imprcive.
2. Provide an.accounting ofminimum purchase penalty payments and rate
increases. I continue to be.convinced that Portland`is collecting twice, once in
the form of a minimum purchase penalty and'secondiy'when you raise.rates to all
the next-year due to decreased use. Other wholesalers agree with me on this
and it's your responsibility to provide an answer to all of us.
3. Provide me with any alternatives Tigard may have to avoid paying this.
Since ely,
Dennis Koellermeier
Public Works Director
13126SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223(503)639,4171 TDD(503)684-2772
Q°RTL"moo Dan Saltzman,Commissioner
CITY OF Morteza Anoushiravani,_P.E.,Administrator
1'120 SW 5'h Avenue
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Portland;Oregon 97204
Information(503)823-7404
Fax(503)823-6133
a s, BUREAU OF WATER WORKS TDD(503)823-6868
July 21, 2004
Bennis Koellermeier
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Dear Dennis:
As provided for in Section 7 of the 25-year Water Sales Agreement between the.City of
Tigard as Purchaser and the City of Portland,
In consideration of the agreement of the City to provide a firm supply of surplus
water, P,urchase.r agrees to maintain its level of purchases for the term of this
agreement soas not: to diminish the ratio of City water used to the total water
used by Purchaser,
Your purchase ratio,(comparison of Portland water purchases to total water-purchases)
for the fiscal year-ending June 30,2004 was 53.5%. This,is.lower than the minimum
purchase requirement of 62% that Was set in the March 7,1997 letter of agreement.
Because the 2003-04 purchase'ratio was lower than the requirement, payment of
$304,522 is due before,07%01/05. :Please send payment to the,attention of Jerri
VVidner.Accounting Supervisor.
The,guaranteed purchase ratio for City of`Tigard will continue at 62% for FY 2004-05.
If'you. have any questions concerning these computations, please contact Anne Conway
at 503-823-7468. -
Sincerely,
Morteza Anous iravani
Administrator
Attachments
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Jerri Widner
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September 8, 2004
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FROM: WIN W051 WPW(R(MVE DIRECTOR
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DATE: SEPTEM6ER 7,2009'
RE: WiIIAN•EnE RIVER iNfORMATiON PROSECT
At the July 28,2004 meeting, the WRWC Boarddiscussed the possibility of
undertaking an effort1provide area citizens with accurate information on
Willamette River water.. The majority of the board expressed interest in pursuing
such a project.and set a.special meeting for Wednesday, September 29th to
further discuss the idea. In preparation for the meeting, staff was asked to
develop a memo outlining the possible components of a public information
project and the steps involved in getting the project started.
Next Steps for September 29, 2004 —WRWC Board Meeting
1. Board'review, edit and approve the attached draft.outline for the project.
2. Identify fundi:ng.forthe project. (WRWC currently has approximately
$1.00,000 in reserves. A portion of that amount should be sufficient for the
first phase of-the project. Staff recommends that the board designate an
amount of those funds that they are willing_ ,to expend on the initial phase
of this effort.)
3. Board vote,to allow WRWC Executive Director to seek proposals from and
contract with a survey firm and/or public relations firm to begin the
process.
4. Board appoint a subcommittee to work with WRWC staff to monitor the
project.
If you,have any questions.about this memo or the upcoming WRWC Board
Meeting on'September 29th, 2004, please contact Burton Weast at 503-650-
TIB1 or Amanda Rich at 503-378-0595.
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Willamette River Information Proiect
Objective: Provide the public with accurate and objective information about the
Willamette River.
Project Components:
1. Baseline survey- We will begin the project by assessing the public's
knowledge and/or opinion on subjects, including but not limited'to, the
following:
a. Facts about the Willamette River including current water.quality, flow
direction and flow volume.
b. The use of Willamette River water for drinking water supply.
c. Drinking Water Standards and.Technology
d. Where they get'their information about the Willamette River and
drinking water,supply. ,
e. What information sources they trust most.
2. Development and Distribution of. Information: We will develop a plan to
provide the public with factual and objective information regarding the
Willamette. The information pieces will be developed with WRWC Board
input and will be focused according to what we learn from the baseline
survey. The plan could ,include the following elements:
a. Direct mail
b. Creation of WRWC Website where citizens can access information and
reports on.the Willamette River Water Coalition, the river, drinking
water quality-, etc.
c. Public forums;
d. Press Releases and/or Editorial Pieces
3. Monitoring: We will monitor the success of the information project with
periodic tracking surveys. If necessary, we will alter the project to respond to
information we learn from the tracking surveys.
Project Logistics:
1. WRWC will solicit proposals from appropriate firms to develop and
conduct the baseline survey, develop and implement the information plan
and develop and conduct the tracking surveys. We may find one firm to
carry out all three components of the projector we may break the work up
among two or more"firms depending on expertise.
2. WRWC Board and Staff will manage and monitor the"progress of the
information project through regular consultation with the firm(s) carrying
out the project and regular updates at WRWC Board meetings.
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Summer Supply Update
September 3, 2004
Attached is a drawdown curve updated to reflect the latest weather forecast and the actual
supply/demand conditions experienced since the mid-August forecast. Also provided.is
an updated graph comparing 2004 water demand to 2003 and the 1994-2003.time period.
The following are highlights related to key components of the 2.004-supply strategy.
Weather Forecasts: The unusually cool and wet weather experienced during the last
week of August is expected to continue into the first few days of September. The
remainder of the month is expected to be mostly dry with.normal'temperatures for the.
first three weeks, then becoming wetter and cooler. '
The Cool-Wet and Median scenarios forecast that drawdown will'resume for sh;ortAime,
Nit will not draw the reservoirs below the level they;reached just prior to the late August
storm: The Cool-Wet forecast indicates that the reservoirs will finish refilling ori°
September 21, while-the Median forecast projects that this will happen on October 14.
The Warm-Dry,forecast predicts that drawdown will continue through its time frame,
which extends through the end:of November.. Even under this scenario, there would be
2.8 billion gallons left in storage at the end of�the forecast period:
Bull Run Status: Drawdown of the Bull'Run reservoirs began on June 21, about a week
or'two earlier than usual. Over the next two months, about 5.3 billion gallons (or'54
percent of usable storage)were drawn from the reservoirs. On August 22, an
unseasonalily large storm moved into the area, dropping over 5 inches.of rain at
Headworks over the course of six days. Streamflow into the reservoirs increased by
more than 30 times the pre-scorn 'levels. As a result;the reservoirs gained about eight
billion gallons,bringing them within 1.5 billion gallons of.being full. Total demand in
August 2004 was about'12%o less than the August average for the previous 1,0 years.:
Most of this decrease was'due to the c661;wet weather'during the last week of the month
-demand for the first three weeks of August was about 2%below the previous ten years'
August average.
Groundwater Status: As a result of predicted waterr deficits under the median and
warm-dry modeling scenarios in early-mid July, groundwater was activated-on July 27,
2004. Groundwater operated until August 24, 2004 at a daily rate of 35`MGD.
Approximately 1 billion gallons of groundwater was blended with the Bull Run Supply.
No ASR,water was recovered during this.groundwater ran.
At this time it appears unlikely that additional groundwater augmentation will be needed
in 2004. Decisions on whether to reactivate the groundwater system to augment supply be
made in the next several weeks and will be based on next month's modeling of reservoir
drawdown, water demand, forecasted weather, and anticipated reservoir-refill date.
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Conservation Activities: Portland continues to send out its annual outdoor conservation
bill stuffer. Radio ads, in partnership with the Portland Area Radio Council and the
Regional Water Providers Consortium, ran on many radio stations in the metro area in
August.
Work on another demo garden in partnership with Parks Bureau at Kellogg Middle
School is underway..
In 2000 Mt. Saint Joseph (MSJ) assisted care facility began an effort to reduce water
consumption. High:•use toilets were the first items targeted. Early in 2003 MSJ began
working with the.BIG'program. BIG staff has identified a number of water'saving
opportunities in their commercial kitchen and refrigeration. Since 2003, MSJ has
reduced water use by 22% overall and this summer BIG has been helping monitor the
estimated 1 million gallons used annually.for,refrigeration, Demand for refrigeration
water increases substantially in the summer months: This effort will help determine.the
cost effectiveness of replacing the water using refrigeration equipment with air-cooled
units.
The Regional Water Providers Consortium continues its summer campaign—Be Water
Smart. TV ads featuring.a"Water Bee" format ran in August along with the radio ad-in
partriership with Portland and the.Portland Area Radio Council. Conservation staff from
around the region have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, talking about the.
benefits.of efficient watering,proper plant selection and placement, an&the importance
of organic amendments to soil. Media:messages continue to drive people to the
Consortium's web site www.conserveh2o.org.
Fish.Releases/Downstream Flows; The flow target in the lower Bull Run River has
varied depending on the weather forecasts. When the air temperature increased, we have
slightly increased flows to maintain the water.temperature in the.lower river for juvenile
salmon and steelhead rearing conditions. .Our water temperature goal was to keep the7-
day average of the daily maximum water temperatures at the hottest point on the Bull
Run River to below 21 degrees Celsius (approxirimately 7.0 degrees Fahrenheit). So far
this summer, we have met that goal..:Even when the air temperature reached 100 degrees
Fahrenheit in the Bull Run:in July,we were able.to meet:our water emperature.;goal.
During this drawdown season,.the 7-day average water temperature'l as gotten to a .
maximum of approximately 20 degrees Celsius, and often has been-less than that.
Generally, flows will continue to be 25-45 cubic feet.per second(CFS measured at the
USGS gauge on the lower Bull Run,River)to maintain water temperature and fisheries
habitat goals. Once refill begins in the fall,.flows will probably be increased to provide
additional habitat for spawning salmon.
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2004 Dravudown Wth No Additional,Supply Augmerta ion
Usable Storage in Bull Run 2
Reservoirs(BGal). As of Seo&bff
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Additional,Supply Used to Date: initial drmdawn ended 227Aug
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Gmu i&N er(1.0 BG) Secondary drawdown ends 18-Sep
27-JU to 24- u @ 36`NM (+7.8 BG)
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Initial drawl ni ended 22-Aug
(+4.6 BG)
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p Bull Run Reservoir Storage Depletion Line.
Warrr�Dry Scenario
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initial dr-dw�ended 22-Aug
(46 BG)
Secondary drawdown ends 28-Nov
(+2.813G)
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Summer Supply Update
September 3, 2004
Attached is a drawdown curve updated-to reflect the latest weather forecast and the.actual
supply/demand conditions experienced since the mid-August forecast. Also provided,is
an-updated graph comparing-2004 water demand to 2003 and the 1-994-2003-time period.
The-following are highlights related to key components of the 2004 supply strategy.
'Weather Forecasts: The unusually cool and wet weather experienced during the last
w'eekof August is expected to continue into the first few days of September. The
remainder of the month is expected to be mostly dry with normalttemperatures for the
first three weeks, then becoming wetter and cooler.. '
The•Cool-Wet and Median scenarios forecast that drawdown•will resume for a short time,
but,will not'draw the reservoirs below the level they reached just prior to the'.late August
storm.-The Cool-Wetforecas't�indicates that the reservoirs will finish refilling on
September 21, while the Medianforecast°projects that this will happen on October.14:
The Warm-Dry forecast predicts that drawdown will continue,through its`fime frame,
which extends,through the end of November. Even under'this scenario,'there would be
2.8 billion gallons left n storage at,the end of the forecast period.
Bull stun Status: Drawdown of the-Bull Run reservoirs began on June 21, about a week
or two earlier,than,usual: Over the next two months, about 5.3 billion.gallons (6r'54,'
percent of usable storage)were drawn from the reservoirs. On August 22, an
unseasonably large storm moved into the area,,dropping over 5 inches,of rain at
Headwofks over the course of six days. Streamflow into the reservoirs increased by
more.than 301imes the pre-storm levels. As a.result, the reservoirs gained about eight
billion gallons,.bringing them within,1.5 billion gallons of being full; Total demand in
-August 2004;was about 12% less than the.August average for the previous 10 years.:
Most:of'this decrease,was due to the'cool,wet weather during the last-week of the month
—demand for the,first three weeks of August Was about 2%below,the previous ten years'
August average.
Groundwater Status: Asa result of predicted water.deficits under the median and
warm-dry. modeling scenarios in early-mid July, groundwater wasactivated on July 27,
2004. Groundwater operated until August 24,.2004 at a daily rate of 35 MGD:.
Approximately 1 billion gallons of groundwater was blended with the Bull Run Supply.
No ASR water was recovered during this groundwater run.
At this time it appears unlikely that additional groundwater augmentation will be needed
in 2004. Decisions on whether to reactivate,the groundwater system to augment.supply be
made in the next several weeks and will be based on next month's modeling of reservoir
drawdown, water demand,forecasted weather, and anticipated reservoir refill date.
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Conservation Activities: Portland continues to send out its annual outdoor conservation
bill stuffer. Radio ads, in partnership with the Portland Area Radio Council and the
Regional Water Providers Consortium, ran on many radio stations in the metro area in
August.
Work on another,demo garden in partnership with Parks Bureau at Kellogg Middle
School is underway.
In 2000 Mt. Sairit,Joseph(MSJ) assisted care facility began an effort-to reduce water
consumption. High use:toilets were the first items targeted. Early in 2003 MSJ began
working with,the,BIG.program. BIG staff has identified a number of water saving
opportunities in their commercial kitchen and refrigeration. Since 2003,.MSJ has.
reduced water use by 226/o overall and this summer BIG has been helping monitor the
estimated 1 million gallons=used annually for refrigeration. Demand for refrigeration
water increases substantially in.the summer months. This effort will help determine.the
cost effectiveness of replacing the water'using refrigeration equipment with air-cooled.
units.
The Regional Water Providers Consortium continues its summer campaign—Be Water
Smart..TV ads featuring a"Water Bee".format ran in August along with the.-radio ad.in
partnership with Portland and the Portland.Area Radio Council. Conservation staff from
around the region have appeared on numerous TV and,radio shows,'talking-about the.
benefits of efficient watering,proper plant selection and placement, andthe importance
of organic amendments to soil: Media messages continue to.drive.people to,the
Consortium's web site.—www.conserveh2o.or-._
Fish Releases/Downstream Flows:.-The flow target.in the lower Bull Run.River has
varied dependirig,onthe'.weather forecasts. When the air temperature increased, we have
slightly increased flows to maintain the water.temperature in the,lower river for juvenile
salmon and steelhead re.aring,conditions. ,Our water temperature goal was to keep the7-
day average of the daily-maximum water temperatures at the hottest point on the,Bull
Run River to below 21 degrees Celsius(approximately.7.0 degrees Fahrenheit). So far,
this summer,we have met that goal. Even when the air temperature.reached.100 degrees
Fahrenheit in the Bull Run in July,we were able to meet,our water temperature°goal..
During this drawdown season, the T-day average"water temperature has gotten.to a
maximum of approximately 20 degrees Celsius, and often has been less than that.
Generally, flowswill continue to be 25-45 cubic feet per second (CFS measured at the
USGS gauge on thel lower Bull Run River)to maintain water°temperature<and fisheries
habitat goals. Once refill begins in the fall, flows will probably by increased.to provide
additional habitat for spawning salmon.
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2004 Drawdown With No Additional Supply Augmentation
Usable Storage in Bull Run As of September 2
Reservoirs(BGal).
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8 - Actual Storage(bold)
Cool-Mt Scenario
Additional.'SupplyUsed,to Date: Initial drawc bvm ended 22 Aug
(-+4.6 BG)
6
Qou xMdu(10 BG) Secondary dmvvdown ends 18-Sep
27-Jul-to 24Aug @36'lVM 0-7:8 BG)
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Ndian Scenario
Initial drawdown ended 22 Aug
(+4.6 BG)
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4.2 Secondary dra,�ands 7-W !
(+6.6 BG)
p - Bull Run Reservoir Storage.Depletion Line .
V%m}Dry Scenario
_2 Initial&&&down aided 22=Aug
(+446 BG)
Secondary drawdawn ends 28-Nov =
(+2.8 BG)
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