From the San Joaquin River Restoration Program:
The San Joaquin River Restoration Program Restoration Administrator has adjusted the schedule of Restoration Flows on the San Joaquin River. On December 16, Friant Dam will increase releases to meet a target of 415 cfs at Gravelly Ford (increasing from 365 cfs). This flow rate will be held into January 2023, with potential for additional flow increases in early or mid-January. Flows at Friant Dam will vary between approximately 550 cfs and 690 cfs to maintain the scheduled flow rate at Gravelly Ford, 38 miles downstream of the dam. As a result of the increased releases, those recreating on the river will experience deeper water and faster current throughout the Restoration Area.
The Reclamation-approved Restoration Flow schedule is as follows:
|
Date |
Friant Dam Releases |
Gravelly Ford Target |
|
Through December 15 |
550 cfs |
365 cfs |
|
December 16 – January 15 |
600 – 640 cfs |
415 cfs |
|
January 16 – February 9 |
620 – 690 cfs |
Approximately 455 cfs |
|
February 10 – February 28 |
420 – 480 cfs |
255 cfs |
For information about Restoration Flows, please visit http://www.restoresjr.net/restoration-goal/restoration-flows/.
For the Restoration Administrator recommendations, please visit http://www.restoresjr.net/documentsreports/ra-recommendations/
For additional information about the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, please visit http://www.restoresjr.net or contact Josh Newcom, Public Affairs Specialist, at 916-978-5508 or snewcom@usbr.gov.
