Introduction
The plan for 2009 will be only slightly different from that of 2008. While the 2008 plan
was able to satisfy many of the water needs, modifications are being made to improve
likelihood of recreational releases in the May-June timeframe while holding the 5 foot
pool fluctuation limit. This year water is also being allocated to insure early season (July
and August) white water recreational and fisheries releases while relying on seasonal
precipitation and additional water accumulations to allow scheduling of releases for later
in the season (September and October). Other modifications to release rates as well as
changes to October operations are also planned.

Planned white water release dates are listed below:
May: 9, 23, 24 (no release on Mothers Day, 10 May)
June: 13, 14, 27, 28
July: 11, 12, 25, 26
August: 8, 9, 22, 23
September: 5, 6, 19*, 20*
October 3*, 4*, 5**, 17*, 18*

* With the pool at 1365 on 1 July, storage is sufficient to support white water recreation
and fisheries augmentations releases through 6 September and 16 September
respectively. After those dates additional storage must be accumulated during the
recreation season to make additional releases possible.

**The October 5 date will only occur if sufficient stored water is available. Release dates
of 3, 4, 17 and 18 October take precedence over 5 October.
Total: 24 white water release dates planned, late season white water events and fisheries
enhancement releases are dependent upon additional water storage becoming available
during the year.

For further information please Email Public Affairs Specialist, Philadelphia District, or call 215-656-6595