Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations

FIRO is a reservoir-operations strategy that better informs decisions to retain or release water by integrating additional flexibility in operation policies and rules with enhanced monitoring and improved weather and water forecasts (American Meteorological Society; 2020).

FIRO is being developed and tested as a collaborative effort in the Russian River Basin (Lake Mendocino, Lake Sonoma), the Santa Ana River Basin (Prado Dam, Seven Oaks Dam), the Yuba-Feather River Basins and the Green River (Howard Hanson Dam) that engages experts and stakeholders in civil engineering, hydrology, meteorology, biology, economics and climate from several federal, state and local, universities and others. There is significant interest and support for developing FIRO at other appropriate locations in the Western U.S. and elsewhere.
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FIRO Workshop

12th Annual Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Workshop

Scripps Seaside Forum

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

8610 Kennel Way

La Jolla, CA

  • Discuss Transitioning FIRO from Pilot Projects to Operations
  • Highlight the Importance of Partnerships
  • Share New Directions in FIRO

There is no reserved room block this year. Click here for a list of CW3E recommended hotels.

There is no designated venue parking available at Scripps Seaside Forum. We strongly encourage attendees to carpool, use rideshare services, or walk if possible. Free side-street parking may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but it is not guaranteed. Please note that illegal parking is strictly enforced and subject to ticketing. If you have extenuating circumstances and require additional assistance, please contact us.