Water Supply
Rain Vs. Snow [Part 3]
Water use + management in the Henry’s Fork watershed have much larger effects on streamflow than any changes due to precipitation type.
Rob Van Kirk
March 6, 2024
Water Supply
Research and Monitoring
HFF Discovers Island Park Reservoir is the Center of the Universe
In recent years, HFF has expanded its work beyond the Caldera. Why? All roads lead to Island Park Reservoir, the center of the universe.
Christina Morrisett
March 6, 2024
Water Supply
Rain Vs. Snow [Part 2]
When snow makes up a larger fraction of total precipitation, prediction of irrigation-season water supply is more precise
Rob Van Kirk
March 5, 2024
Water Supply
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.
Rob Van Kirk
March 4, 2024
Water Supply
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,…
Christina Morrisett
December 7, 2023
Intern
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…
Christina Morrisett
September 20, 2023
Water Supply
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…
Jamie Powell
January 12, 2023
Water Supply
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…
Christina Morrisett
October 6, 2022
Water Quality
Winter Flow Shows Increasing Trend
Winter flow at Island Park Dam is the single biggest management factor determining trout recruitment in the Henry’s Fork downstream of…
Rob Van Kirk
December 30, 2020