Jordan River Dam To Start Releasing Water

Any water reaching the ocean originated from natural streams emptying into the river below the dam. So, B.C. Hydro determined there was enough water in the system to generate power while allowing a constant flow of 0.25 cubic metres per second and spent $1 million to make the changes, Watson said. "We've provided the flow beginning the third week of January," he said. B.C. Hydro will monitor flows over the next few years to ensure there's enough water to sustain life. "It's a very steep ravine, this seven-kilometre stretch, so it's not easily accessible, but in terms of fish and wildlife, it's perceived to have quite an impact. "What's there historically is natural runoff. Now, in addition to that, there will be a constant river flow." ... http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=9d357929-1518-4413-ae72-2c8ec250ad76

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