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The proposed cold-water bypass will divert water from the hypolimnion, the low lying layer of cold water at the bottom of Priest Lake, to the mouth of Priest River. The project aims to lower the temperature of Priest River by at least 4 degrees, making a more suitable habitat for bull trout and other fish species.

The proposed cold-water bypass will divert water from the hypolimnion, the low lying layer of cold water at the bottom of Priest Lake, to the mouth of Priest River. The project aims to lower the temperature of Priest River by at least 4 degrees, making a more suitable habitat for bull trout and other fish species.

September 18, 2021

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Cold water bypass on IDFG radar
September 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Cold water bypass on IDFG radar

A project by the Fish and Game department is aiming to lower the temperature of Priest River by at least 4 degrees. A presentation by IDFG followed by a question-and-answer session will take place Wednesday.