Rivers in the Roaring Fork Watershed are flowing 15-66% of normal for this time of year. As flows continue to decrease, water temperatures are rising resulting in less dissolved oxygen available to aquatic life. Anglers are advised to reel it in when water temperatures reach 68F. Releases from Ruedi Reservoir increased 45 cfs earlier this week, in response to a water call from the Grand Valley Canal, bringing flows on the lower Fryingpan River to 244 cfs. Extreme drought (4 of 5 levels of intensity) conditions have expanded to most of the Roaring Fork Watershed, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Stage 2 fire restrictions began today in Garfield County. For more information on local water and fire restrictions visit www.roaringfork.org/drought.