On January 17, 2003, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin to decrease the elevation of Lake Havasu to assist the Bureau of Land Management in their efforts to enhance recreation sites around the lake.

Over the next 2 to 3 days, the lake will be lowered from its current elevation of 446.3 to elevation 445.5. The lake is expected to remain at this lower elevation through the end of February. However, unforseen weather occurrences or other operational considerations may result in short term fluctuations in elevation. The lake should return to normal operating levels (approximately 445.8 feet msl) by early March.

All RIVER USERS should remember that fluctuating river flows may conceal or create natural hazards such as moving sandbars, gravel bars, unstable riverbanks, floating or submerged debris, or other unfamiliar obstacles. Caution should be be exercised while using the river between Davis Dam and the Mexican Border at San Luis, Arizona.