Water resources managers in the Sacramento Valley have partnered with federal and state agencies and conservation organizations to create and enhance wildlife habitat and protect important native fish species. This includes fish screen partnerships for most diversions, various instream flow programs, siphons to allow fish passage and changes in point of diversion to provide flows in the rivers. The Sacramento Valley’s initiative and effort to improve migratory corridors and habitat for anadromous fish is recognized as one of the most progressive salmon restoration efforts in the United States — yet there is more work ahead.

To further these efforts and advance our scientific understanding of these fisheries in the Sacramento River hydrologic region, water resources managers throughout the region in 2011 commissioned fisheries biologist Dave Vogel to prepare a scientific report investigating the reasons for the fish population declines and, more importantly, how to improve anadromous fisheries in the Sacramento Valley. The detailed scientific report: Insights into the Problems, Progress and Potential Solutions for Sacramento River Basin Native Anadromous Fish Restoration is available for your review and input.

Insights into the Problems, Progress, and Potential Solutions for Sacramento River Basin Native Anadromous Fish Restoration