Tour
San Joaquin River Restoration Tour 2017
The 2-day, 1-night tour traveled along the river from Friant Dam near Fresno to the confluence of the Merced River. As it weaved across an historic farming region, participants learn about the status of the river’s restoration and how the challenges of the plan are being worked out.
Stops Included:
- Friant Dam and Spillway
- Chowchilla Bifurcation and Canal
- Mendota Pool
- Sack Dam
- Sand Slough Control Structure
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge
- Eastside and Mariposa Bypasses
- Hills Ferry Barrier on the Merced River
Topics Included:
- Central Valley Project operations
- Current restoration activities and timeline
- Fishery restoration goals
- Gravel mining impacts
- Historical water rights and farming
- Potential salmon spawning and rearing areas
- Flood management planning and seepage issues
- Construction of fish screens and fish ladders
- Agricultural diversions and bypass control structures
- Interim flows and impacts to agricultural lands
- Various agency roles in restoration.
Tour Start and End Point:
The tour started on November 1 at 7:30 a.m. in Fresno and ended November 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Fresno.
