In preparation for Missouri River operations next year, the Corps of Engineers is going to continue above normal releases at Gavins Point Dam for a while.
Jody Farhat is the chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Division in Omaha. She says the increased releases will help lower flood risk next season…
Along with flood control, Farhat says excess water will extend the navigation season and have an impact on hydropower…
Farhat says the Corps is holding public meetings on October 28th in Pierre and on October 29th in Council Bluffs for people interested in the Water Management operations.
