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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29. 2004
Lake Zumbro Hydro Increase Begins April
5
Rochester, MN—The level of Lake Zumbro will
be raised from winter pool (elevation 918.5
dam datum) to the normal summer pool (nominal
elevation 919.7 dam datum) beginning April 5,
2004. The gradual increase in lake level will
take approximately one week.
Real-time lake level information is available
on the RPU web site (www.rpu.org) For additional
information regarding the Zumbro Hydroelectric
Facility please contact Joe Hensel at 280-1556.
Tips for Safe Boating
-- Watch the weather.
-- Be aware of changing water
levels and conditions that would expose logs,
snags or cause floating debris.
-- Be cautious when boating
in the vicinity of the dam.
-- Do not proceed past the
warning signs and buoys.
-- Tell someone where you
are going, who is with you, and how long you
will be away.
-- Avoid standing, and when
changing seats, stay low and near the center
line of your boat.
-- Be ready for trouble when
a powerboat passes you in a narrow channel.
-- Maintain a safe operating
speed.
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