Get Bighorn River releases via cell phone
The USGS is beta testing a program where you can get river releases (and river stage) via your cell phone. You'll require a phone capable of text messaging, Be advised, standard text messaging charges may apply depending on your carrier's plan. Follow these simple instructions to get the latest river releases:
1. Start a new plain text message.
2. In the To field, type: streamail@usgs.gov
3. In the Subject field, type: 06287000
4. Hit Send
In a few moments, you'll be sent the current river release in cunic feet per second, as well as the current river stage. Note: You can specify any stream LLID number to check flows on other rivers, too!
Enjoy!
