Due to rains this morning water levels are again above the temporary regulation schedule. Total S-10 discharge is approximately 870 cfs. Water Conservation Area 2 - Water levels are now above the temporary regulation deviation. Total S-11 discharge is approximately 1,045 cfs. S-11A will be opened today from 4 gates at 1.0 feet to 4 gates at 2.0 feet due to the increase inflows and rise in stage.
Water levels are still above the normal regulation schedule, but still below the temporary schedule.
The S-12's continue to discharge around 1,000 cfs. S-333 is still closed due to the trigger well criteria. Due to recent rains these discharges have been terminated until capacity is available again. ENP is home to the endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow, which is sensitive to water levels during its nesting period, March through June. Rainfall during the dry season can set up unfavorable nesting conditions, and further threaten this sensitive species.