Jackson Hole News & Guide | by Paul Bruun

Think you know a lot about the Snake River, its surrounding natural, cultural and biological history and even its intimate boating and fishing secrets?

Want to learn even more? Then treat yourself to all things Snake River during the two-and-a-half-day Summit on the Snake weekend May 29-31. Celebrate the Snake River, newly included in the national wild and scenic rivers system, with films, presenters, demonstrations, panel discussions and meals.  The traditional River Clean-Up Day and Treasure Hunt will be Sunday, concluding that…

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Temperatures are soaring in Jackson Hole, and the runoff is about to begin surging down the Snake River.

Last Thursday, Mike Beus of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave an overview of the operation plan for Jackson Lake Dam. In the last few weeks, the bureau has been preparing for flood control, bracing for a second straight year of high runoff.

Beus projects that the Snake will peak around June 8 or 10, at a level comparable to last year. Releases from the dam should reach about 6,000…

Filed under: Watershed News on May 18th, 2009 | No Comments »