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. , The minimum flow criteria of, 800 cfs at Flaming Gorge will continue to be strictly adhered to at all times during the year. ASPINALL May inflow was above average (98 percent) The precipitation during May was above average (300 percent). This all adds up to an above average runoff that is expected this year (about 157 percent of average). Releases from Crystal are currently 5130 cfs and there are 540 cfs being diverted through the Gunnison tunnel. The storage at Blue Mesa at the end of December was 579,300 at elevation 7489.77. This was 0.23 feet under the target elevation of 7490. The Average releases from crystal though June will be 5,600 cfs. During the Aspinall operation meeting held April 19th at 12:30 pm. in Grand Junction, Colorado, a plan for the spring and summer release pattern were developed. NAVAJO - May inflow into Navajo were above nOrll\al (96 percent), and precipitation was above average (266 percent). Since water year 1994 was a very close to a normal year in the San Juan Basin, there are no lingering effects and the spring runoff is expected to be above average ( 149 percent). . Releases from Navajo will be increased to an. average of 4,400 cfs in. June. The releases criteria from Navajo during the spring and summer months were set during an operation committee meeting to be held March 14, 1995. GLDI CUYOIJ - Inflow was above average during May (85 percent) and precipitation was above average at 318 percent. The most probable spring runoff for 1995 is expected to be 141 percent of average. Due to the increase in the forecast, 'releases from Lake Powell have been increased during the summer in order to equalize storage with Lake Mead latter this fall. Releases from Glen Canyon will continue to be made under the interim flow restrictions.