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AMWUA Blog
Warren Tenney
Executive Director
Water releases from Verde River create storage capacity and protect Dam as runoff increases
For the first time since 2019, the Salt River Project (SRP) has begun low-level water releases from Bartlett Dam on the Verde River, which are expected to continue through March. These types of water releases are necessary in years with lots of snow. They create additional storage capacity behind the Dam for the anticipated high spring runoff from all the winter snowmelt. This protects the Dam and ensures public safety. The process includes releasing water into the normally dry Salt River... Read More>
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