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Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations

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Water management and environmental stewardship are key considerations for sustainable hydropower operations. To meet the challenges of growing water demand and the effects of climate change on water resources, hydropower operators need the most accurate weather and water predictions available. Developed by the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) is an approach to reservoir operations that leverages improved weather and water forecasts to better inform water management strategies. FIRO relies on collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies, experts, and stakeholders to use the latest science to develop approaches that enable operational flexibility and support water management in the face of climate change. 

Learn more about FIRO and ongoing FIRO projects in the Western United States at the CW3E website. 

Published on April 10, 2024
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