Army Corps of Engineers uses released water from Dworshak Reservoir to cool river temperature
Hot temperatures across western Idaho and southeastern Washington have been heating up river temperatures, which can be dangerous for salmon and steelhead. The Army Corps of Engineers has responded by releasing cold water from the reservoir behind Dworshak Dam. The Clearwater River, near Orofino, had a water temperature of 79.7 degrees on July 25,
By: Laura Guido
Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun
Published: July 28, 2026
Words: 655
Last Updated: 6 days, 18 hours ago
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