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Jamie Powell

Jan 12

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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The Year 2022 in Review: Can you say "cold, wet spring?"

Rob Van Kirk

Jan 3

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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Harmful Algal Blooms and Island Park Reservoir

Jamie Powell

Oct 28, 2022

Harmful Algal Blooms and Island Park Reservoir

A recent Hatch Magazine article discussed the occurrence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) or cyanobacteria in Henrys Lake primarily, but...

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When does the river freeze in winter and does ice affect trout?

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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Water Year 2022 Summary: Island Park Reservoir Management

Rob Van Kirk

Oct 5, 2022

Water Year 2022 Summary: Island Park Reservoir Management

Headlines: Winter inflow to Island Park Reservoir was the second lowest in the 1934-2022 record, but the outflow of 220 cfs was higher...

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Water Year 2022 Summary: Natural Streamflow

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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Frequently Asked Questions: Turbidity in Island Park Reservoir Outflow

Rob Van Kirk

Aug 11, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions: Turbidity in Island Park Reservoir Outflow

Why is turbidity higher when flow comes out of the gates? Two dam outflow points: 1) original dam gates and 2) power plant siphon Gates...

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How Drought Affects the Henry's Fork: A unique case among western rivers

Jamie Powell

May 3, 2022

How Drought Affects the Henry's Fork: A unique case among western rivers

What is the state of the drought in the Henry’s Fork Watershed? As of early April, water year precipitation sat at 79% of average (21%...

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Henry's Fork Water Supply: Lowest water supply since 2001 and possibly 1934

Rob Van Kirk

May 3, 2022

Henry's Fork Water Supply: Lowest water supply since 2001 and possibly 1934

Each spring, Dr. Rob Van Kirk analyzes water supply data for the water year so far (Oct 1 - April 1) to assess the water situation and...

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The Upper Henry’s Fork Project: bottlenecks limiting fish populations

Jack McLaren

Mar 4, 2022

The Upper Henry’s Fork Project: bottlenecks limiting fish populations

This is the second blog in a series about research activity in the Upper Henry’s Fork. Click here for part 1 and stay tuned for the next...

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The Upper Henry’s Fork Project: uncovering the diamond in plain sight

Jack McLaren

Feb 4, 2022

The Upper Henry’s Fork Project: uncovering the diamond in plain sight

Background: Since 2018, PhD student Jack McLaren (that’s me!) has been working with the Foundation to understand what restricts fisheries...

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Jamie Powell

Jan 19, 2022

HFF's Top 10 for 2021

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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AJ Mabaka

Aug 4, 2021

That’s A Wrap!

Throughout these last few weeks I have truly been amazed by how time has flown by. As I now enter my ninth week with the Henry’s Fork...

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Ethan Taylor

Jul 27, 2021

My Weekly Agenda

My work this summer has included working alongside my mentor, Bryce Oldemeyer, on projects related to documenting and monitoring...

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AJ Mabaka

Jul 16, 2021

AJ’s Adventures in Ashton

Wow, having just finished my fifth week with the Henry’s Fork Foundation, I can’t believe half of my time with HFF has passed by! From...

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Ethan Taylor

Jun 30, 2021

Meet Don C. Byers Summer Intern, Ethan Taylor

My name is Ethan Taylor, and I am a senior at Brigham Young University-Idaho studying chemistry. I grew up in Rigby, Idaho and currently...

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AJ Mabaka

Jun 29, 2021

First Few Weeks Flyin’ By

My name is A.J. Mabaka and I am a rising senior at Washington and Lee University majoring in Environmental Studies with a focus on Water...

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Kam Allison

Jun 17, 2021

4th Annual HFF Summer Seminar Series

Click here to view the presentations. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 15 – August 10 Presentations will be held virtually via...

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