Flows Up!

Flows Up!

From the Trinity Journal: http://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_07755cba-42a9-11e8-86c1-57539885d8fb.html Spring flows begin in ‘critically dry’ year By AMY GITTELSOHN The Trinity Journal This has been designated a “critically dry” year for the Trinity River, and a flow schedule has been approved reflecting that. Last year the basin got the largest amount of water ever measured. “This year is quite a bit different,” said Eric Peterson, data steward for the Trinity River Restoration Program, as plans were shared with the public April 12. The critically…

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2018 Flow Recommendation Meeting – Thursday, April 12

2018 Flow Recommendation Meeting – Thursday, April 12

Please the Trinity River Restoration Program for a presentation on this year’s recommended flow schedule Thursday April 12 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the TRRP office 1313 S. Main St., Weaverville CA (Next to Holiday Market) A “Dry” or “Critically Dry” Water Year is expected. The California Department of  Water Resources estimates the natural inflow volume into Lewiston Lake, which determines the forecast water year type. The Trinity Management Council recommended 2018 flow schedule will be presented at this meeting….

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The Art of River Science – Pop-Up at Art Walk – Saturday, April 7

The Art of River Science – Pop-Up at Art Walk – Saturday, April 7

Stop by our pop-up exhibit this Saturday during the Weaverville Art walk. Our event includes: The Trinity River Timeline, 360 river and aerial photography; artwork by Kelly Corrigan and Derek Rupert; activities for kids including: coloring in our new Beaver Books, Trinity River Watershed map puzzles, information and applications for the 2018 Trinity River Youth Photo Contest; refreshments and more! Saturday, April 7 @ Five Windows Gallery Building Corner of Highway 3 and 299 5:00pm – 8:00pm

2018 Trinity River Youth Photo Contest

2018 Trinity River Youth Photo Contest

Calling all Trinity County photographers 18 years and younger!  Submit your photo of the Trinity River, a tributary, or a location within the Trinity River watershed for a chance to to be included in a 2019 Trinity River Calendar and, if you win 1st, your photo printed on re-usable shopping bags that will  be distributed throughout the Trinity River region. To Enter: Must be a Trinity County resident 18 or younger Limit of 1 photo submission per person Entries must…

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2018 Marks 50th Anniversary of Wild & Scenic Rivers Act

2018 Marks 50th Anniversary of Wild & Scenic Rivers Act

The mighty Trinity is seeing snowfall today and this coming October will also be celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. Click here for more information regarding this historic national act of conservation of our natural world. “In the past 50 years, we have learned—all too slowly, I think—to prize and protect God’s precious gifts. Because we have, our own children and grandchildren will come to know and…

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