9 August 2024: Reservoir Update

  • The Summer Temperature Management Program (STMP) is now in effect through to 20 August. The STMP is a provincial requirement to manage water temperatures to protect salmon during migration through the Nechako River. 
  • Reservoir level decreased in the past 7 days from 2791.11 feet to 2790.43 feet.
  • SLS discharge decreased from 449 m3/sec to 278 m3/sec in the past 7 days. Releases are subject to change frequently throughout the STMP so please visit www.getinvolvednechako.ca for updates and real-time data.
  • Zero (0) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, with approximately zero to ten (0 -10) millimetres of precipitation anticipated over the next 7 days. 
  • Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.