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Appeal Tribune Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3A Highest water levels at Detroit Lake over the years in feet Lake Continued from Page 1A 1570 1556 1542 1528 20 06 07 20 20 04 05 20 20 02 03 20 20 00 20 01 1500 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 * 1514 20 Normally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wouldn’t let the reservoir get so high this early in the season. They typically keep more space open for flood control in late April. The Corps will now draw the reservoir down slightly with the goal of hitting 1,563.5, where it should stay throughout the summer, on May 5. That level is considered the full summertime wa- ter level and allows all the docks to be in place. “We are optimistic that it will be a great recrea- tion season,” said Salina Hart, chief of reservoir regulation and water quality for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “We expect most of the boat ramps to be usable until the end of summer.” The water level at De- troit has become a hot but- ton issue in recent years. Business owners blamed the Corps for dumping too much water last spring, leading to a summer season that only reached a height of 1,554 Targeted level for summer at Detroit Lake is 1563.5 feet *As of January to April 28 “We are optimistic that it will be a great recreation season. We expect most of the boat ramps to be usable until the end of summer.” SALINA HART U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS feet and left docks on dry ground earlier than nor- mal. The year before, 2015, a historic drought brought the reservoir to its lowest summertime level in history, 1,511 feet in early summer and as low as 1,425 feet by au- tumn. Zach Urness has been an outdoors writer, pho- tographer and videogra- pher in Oregon for eight years. He is the author of the book “Hiking South- ern Oregon” and can be reached at zurness@ StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsO- Routdoors. VICTOR PANICHKUL / STATESMAN JOURNAL Detroit Lake reached its highest water level since 2009 last week and hit what’s considered its “full” water level for the first time in two years. ANNA REED / STATESMAN JOURNAL Mt. Jefferson looms over Detroit Lake on Saturday. ANNA REED/STATESMAN JOURNAL The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects most boat ramps to be usable until summer’s end. SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH CHERRIOTS REGIONAL BETTER CONNECTIONS If you’re caring for someone with dementia, there’s help. Taking care of a family member or loved one with dementia such as Alzheimer’s can be challenging. But you don’t have to do it alone. Oregon Care Partners can help. In our free, online or in-person classes, you’ll learn: • How to create a positive environment, including activities to stimulate memories and interaction • What to expect as their condition progresses Classes offered online and in-person at NO COST to you Funded through the State of Oregon • How to manage medications safely and effectively MORE RELIABLE SERVICE • How to handle common challenging behaviors Visit OregonCarePartners.com to get started today. A little help can make a big difference – for your loved one, and for you. COMING SOON TO SILVERTON Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop NOW WITH EXPRESS SERVICE TO: SALEM, SILVERTON, WOODBURN AND MT. ANGEL May 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm Oregon Garden Resort Lotus Room Learn more and register for this free class at OregonCarePartners.com. Family members, all levels of caregivers and walk-ins welcome. CEUs offered for professionals. Starting May 8, 2017 Learn More at cherriots.org www.OregonCarePartners.com 1-800-930-6851 • info@oregoncarepartners.com OR-0000389324
