Objective:  To learn how decisions are made regarding flow management on the Columbia River, how dams operate, and what is being done to mitigate the effects of dams on the Columbia River ecosystem. 

6:15 Meet in front of Wilkinson Hall 
6:30 Depart OSU 
9:00 Arrive Bonneville Dam where we'll be joined by Dick Cassidy (ACOE) and Jim Ruff (NWPPC), and the PSU student hydrology group. 

•    View Changing Waters 10 minute introduction to Bonneville Dam.
•    Meet with project engineer to review powerhouse operations.
•    Tour powerhouse (contingent on construction status).
•    Meet with visitor center staff to discuss new measures which are being taken to improve fish passage and survival.  Review new juvenile fish bypass plans and photos.

•    Review of BPA's methods for meteorological and hydropower forecasting, and river operations.

• Cindy Henriksen - Reservoir regulation and operation of Columbia River system.
• Adele Merchant - Biological and fisheries issues.
• Bill McGinnis, Hydropower Branch Chief - Hydropower issues.
• Bolybong Tanovan - Water quality and dissolved gas issues.
• Discuss how management occurs through inter-state and inter-agency cooperation.

Directions:
We'll meet at 9:00 at the visitor center on the Washington side of the Columbia.  Take I-84 to exit 44 (Cascade Locks).  Follow signs to Stevenson, WA and cross the Bridge of the Gods ($0.75 toll each way).   Turn left (west) on highway 14 and go about 2 miles to the visitor center.  Meet in front of the large glass building.

Notes: 
Bring a bag lunch.  Trip costs will be $5.00 per person to cover van rental.  The remainder of the trip cost will be financed by Hydrophiles.  Because the trip will be partially subsidized by hydrophiles, we ask that all trip participants be paid hydrophiles members.  Dues are $10.00 payable to AWRA/Hydrophiles.  Send dues, trip reservation funds, and any questions to Tim Link at EPA-Main (campus mail), or tim@orst.edu).  Trip will be limited to 20 participants, including PSU students so please commit early.  Also, due to security concerns at the Bonneville Dam, the trip will be open to U.S. citizens only - we express our apologies to foreign students. 

Bonneville Lock and Dam

US Army Corps of Engineers - Portland District 
 
Bonneville Power Administration
 
Northwest Power Planning Council