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Measurement of Lake Roosevelt Biota in Relation to Reservoir Operations; 1991 Annual Report.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/119924· OSTI ID:119924
The purpose of this study was to collect biological data from Lake Roosevelt to be used in the design of a computer model that would predict biological responses to reservoir operations as part of the System Operation Review program. Major components of the Lake Roosevelt model included: quantification of impacts to phytoplankton, zooplanktons, benthic invertebrates, and fish caused by reservoir drawdowns and low water retention times; quantification of number, distribution, and use of fish food organisms in the reservoir by season; determination of seasonal growth of fish species as related to reservoir operations, prey abundance and utilization; and quantification of entrainment levels of zooplankton and fish as related to reservoir operations and water retention times. This report summarized the data collected on Lake Roosevelt for 1991 and includes limnological, zooplankton, benthic macroinvertebrate, fishery, and reservoir operation data. Discussions cover reservoir operation affect upon zooplankton, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish. Reservoir operations brought reservoir elevations to a low of 1,221.7 in April, the result of power operations and a flood control shift from Dworshak Dam, in Idaho, to Grand Coulee Dam. Water retention times were correspondingly low reaching a minimum of 14.7 days on April 27th.
Research Organization:
Spokane Indian Tribe, Wellpinit, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
OSTI ID:
119924
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-91819-8; ON: DE96001675
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English