Despite contentious debate, the California State Water board approved a plan that would increase water flows in the Lower San Joaquin River and its three tributaries, the Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus Rivers. The increased flows will improve the habitat quality for salmon and other species that depend on this water system - many of which are facing population declines. CSERC has advocated for increased flows in these rivers for many years now, and we're looking forward to seeing the plan implemented. The plan would increase flows to 30-50 percent of what they would be without anthropogenic impacts. Read more about the plan here!
Elaine Emmons - Kokanee