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SRP raised dam releases to 54,000 cubic feet per second, and Tempe Town Lake is closed to boating

If you cross the Salt River bed or planned a paddle on Tempe Town Lake, heads up.

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SRP's releases grew from 20,000 to 54,000 cubic feet per second

Sources: AZ Family, yourvalley.net

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Earlier release20,000 cfs
Increased release54,000 cfs

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SRP ramps up dam releases and Tempe Town Lake closes to boating

Plus, SRP's board weighs a data center pause and the Cardinals pick Gardner Minshew

The TLDR

  1. SRP raises dam releases to 54,000 cfs and Tempe Town Lake closes to boating
  2. SRP's board weighs a data center pause, but its lawyer cites state law
  3. Gardner Minshew is the Cardinals' starting QB after a 33-30 overtime win
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