All scientific work conducted by the SJRRP produces an annual report summarizing findings and outlining future action. Reports, searchable by study name and category, are available in the table below. Prior to 2013, scientific data was summarized into the Annual Technical Report. Annual Technical Reports from 2007 – 2014 are available at the bottom of […]
The Program has released its 2024 Channel Capacity Report. Then-existing channel capacities in the Restoration Area (the San Joaquin River between Friant Dam and the confluence of the Merced River) correspond to flows that would not significantly increase flood risk from Restoration Flows. Then-existing channel capacity is reported in an annual comprehensive Channel Capacity Report […]
Creating a passable San Joaqin River for salmonids between Mendota Dam and the confluence with Merced River is critical for the Program. In order to accomplish this, Reclamation must provided a fishway to circumvent the Mendota Dam and Pool, a large agricultural water diversion point. The Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Project will accomplish […]
September 20, 2017 – Program Releases Draft Channel Capacity Report for 2018 Restoration Year for Review The primary objective of this report is to provide the Channel Capacity Advisory Group (CCAG) and the public a summary of the prior Restoration Year’s data, methods, and estimated channel capacities, as well as, recommendations for monitoring and management […]
The Monitoring and Analysis Plan (MAP) describes upcoming scientific studies and monitoring activities to better inform the management of Restoration Flows for the next year of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program. For previous year scientific study plans, please see the drop down lists below. If you are interested in submitting a study proposal for the […]
Record spring-run Chinook redds in San Joaquin River Threatened fish overcome obstacles to access spawning habitat By Josh Newcom Reaching a new milestone, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (Program) has recorded a record number of spring-run Chinook salmon redds (fish nests) this season – four times the number discovered last year. Last year, the […]
The SJRRP includes a variety of public outreach activities creating an open and transparent process that the general public and all stakeholders can monitor and participate in. Effective communication and coordination with all interested and affected parties helps ensure that all those interested are informed, have an opportunity to provide input, and Program actions are […]
Work Group Activities Technical Feedback Group Information Technical Feedback Group (TFG) meetings assist Program staff in soliciting input from technical experts, interested stakeholders, and the public in the development of key Program documents and implementation activities. The meetings also provide a public process for the various steps of Program development and implementation. The currently TFGs […]
The SJRRP held an open-to-the-public Water Management Goal Technical Feedback Meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to coincide with the Mid-Pacific Water Users’ Conference in Reno, Nevada. This meeting was held in-person and virtually. Meeting notes and PowerPoint slides from the meeting are located below. If there are any problems accessing, please reach out to […]
For the second year in a row, spring-run Chinook salmon have returned to the San Joaquin River. “The capture of returning spring-run adults indicates that the return of the spring-run Chinook last year was no anomaly,” said Don Portz, San Joaquin River Restoration Program, Program Manager. “All of the hard work from Program staff is […]