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Rob Van Kirk
Mar 5, 2024
Rain Vs. Snow [Part 2]
When snow makes up a larger fraction of total precipitation, prediction of irrigation-season water supply is more precise
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Rob Van Kirk
Mar 4, 2024
Rain Vs. Snow [Part 1]
All precipitation is not created equal. Water supply is lower when a greater percentage of our precipitation falls as rain instead of snow.
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Jamie Powell
Mar 1, 2024
Henry's Fork Weekly River Updates
Below are samples of past river update emails. This week's most current email is in inboxes now. To opt-in to receive these weekly...
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Jamie Powell
Feb 29, 2024
HFF Launches 'The DIRTT Plan'
DIRTT, or Developing Infrastructure to Reduce Temperature and Turbidity, is the newest initiative launched by the Henry's Fork Foundation...
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Jamie Powell
Feb 23, 2024
Why does HFF's reported snowpack differ from others?
The primary reason for the difference is geography. The standard snowpack products--tables and maps provided by NRCS and other...
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Christina Morrisett
Feb 14, 2024
New Water Management Tools Help Save Water as HFF Completes 3-Year WaterSMART Project
Completion of a $560,000 project in Jan-2024 included new streamflow gages and web-apps that have contributed to measurable water savings
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Christina Morrisett
Dec 7, 2023
Measuring streamflow on the Henry's Fork: Why, Where, and How
In 2018, the Henry’s Fork Foundation began its Precision Management program. The motto for this program is “every drop, every day,...
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Jasper Davis
Sep 28, 2023
FAQ: Do Low Flows in the Fall Negatively Affect Trout Populations from IP Dam-Riverside?
Research done by ISU, MSU, IDFG, and HFF have shown that the single biggest factor limiting the fish population downstream of IP Dam is...
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Christina Morrisett
Sep 20, 2023
New Research by HFF Scientists and Interns
Summary. New research by HFF scientists and interns demonstrates how adopting center-pivot sprinkler irrigation over the last 40 years...
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Rob Van Kirk
Aug 1, 2023
Henry's Fork Mid-Summer River Update: 2023
Water supply, fishing conditions, and river health as of July 2023. July 2023: Was warm and dry, with natural streamflow 17% below...
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Jamie Powell
Feb 16, 2023
The Henry's Fork in 2022
What You Might Have Missed We share a lot of information about the river throughout the year, and we know it can be a lot. In case you...
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Jamie Powell
Jan 12, 2023
Understanding SWE and Snowpack in Winter
What is Snow-Water Equivalent (SWE)? When it comes to how snow will benefit the river, looks can be deceiving. That's why we report...
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Jamie Powell
Jan 12, 2023
Top 10 for 2022
At the end of each year, the Henry's Fork Foundation (HFF) takes a moment to reflect back on some memorable events and accomplishments...
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Rob Van Kirk
Jan 3, 2023
The Year 2022 in Review: Can you say "cold, wet spring?"
A cool, rainy sunset at Vernon Bridge in May. Climate. Peak snow water equivalent (SWE) was 71% of average and 3rd lowest in the...
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Jamie Powell
Oct 27, 2022
When does the river freeze in winter and does ice affect trout?
This information was first published in an HFF blog by Christina Morrisett and Rob Van Kirk in 2015. When does the river freeze? As far...
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Jamie Powell
Oct 12, 2022
Programs and Impacts -- 2022
We continue to try to share as much information as possible in as many ways as possible, to try to reach everyone who might be...
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Christina Morrisett
Oct 6, 2022
Changes to Lower River Management Benefit Upper River
Highlights: The lower river between St. Anthony and Parker is an important summer management lever for Island Park Reservoir. The Drought...
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Rob Van Kirk
Oct 3, 2022
Water Year 2022 Summary: Natural Streamflow
Headlines: Natural streamflow was 72% of average, ranking as the driest year in the 1978-2022 record. By subwatershed, natural flow was...
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Rob Van Kirk
Oct 2, 2022
Water Year 2022 Summary: Climate
Headlines: Peak snow water equivalent (SWE) was 71% of average and 3rd lowest in the 1989-2022 record, but SWE peaked on April 24, 12...
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