locally released norepinephrine binds to alpha 1 receptors in arterioles to restrict blood flow and generally to increase blood pressure.
Friday (9/9). Spillway gates will be opened at 10 a.m. Monday (9/12) to release 1,000 cubic feet per second through the spillway, which runs from the lake to the Lackawaxen River. The release rate will be increased gradually to 2,000 cubic feet per second, and held at that level.
It is important to note that lake levels will fluctuate. In general, water levels at the six lakes in the Big Creek area are expected to be below normal this season due to a particularly severe drought. Anticipated lake level charts are available at on.sce.com/BigCreek2015.