Water released out of Glen Canyon Dam

[ChubbyChaser]

To suddenly open the gates causing high water conditions and say we are re-establishing beaches etc, the dirt has to come from somewhere, and if not much of it is coming from the buildup behind the dam, where else would the sediment come from but in the drainage area at the bottom of the dam? This is why I say they are likely scouring a hole at the bottom of the dam. I wish I knew how much sediment actually moves through the shoots from the back of the dam, and you're right, they would likely have to dredge it to really get it moving.

I also know that a lot of "science" is politically motivated, which is why I said SUWA probably had a big say in the release of the water. Also does anyone think SUWA would be against lowering the water level in Powell even more to strengthen their case for dam removal by saying Powell will never refill since its so low?

There is a lot of money spent on junk science that is politically motivated, and when something seems like a horrednous waste of money and resources we have an obligation to question it.

I would like to really think that the drain is helpful, but what did they find the last 2 times they did this experiment? I would be curious to hear if the outcome was successful or if the beaches simply eroded after a few months of normal water fluctuations.

I defintely have my opinions band I hope the scientists know what they are doing, but it seems to me that the timing is really bad.
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