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Lake Avery water release underway

RBC | Fish struggling with high temperatures and low water flow in the White River are getting a bit of reprieve. Last Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began releasing cooler water from Lake Avery in an ongoing effort to keep coldwater fish in the river alive as tough, drought conditions persist.

“It’s been drier than I have ever seen in my time up here,” said Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie of Meeker. “The water release…