Nola Leyde (206) 764-6896 or Cathy Hlebechuk (503) 808-3942

Downstream, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the river is peaking near elevation 1762 feet. The river level is expected to continue near that level another day before slowly receding.

With the receding flows, the project has returned to passing the flood control flow, currently 13,800 cfs. Libby Dam also operates to provide additional water releases in the spring for sturgeon, and in the summer for Columbia River salmon and steelhead. The project will hold this outflow or increase slightly until the sturgeon flows commence sometime in late May or early June. River users should note that the river conditions can change rapidly.

The Corps operates and maintains Libby Dam for multiple uses that are consistent with project authorizations and applicable laws and regulations. The Corps' primary consideration is minimizing risk to human life, health and safety while meeting Libby Dam's multiple purposes and responsibilities.

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