Evaluation of Interim Instream Flow Needs in the Klamath River Phase II

Document Details:

Title: Evaluation of Interim Instream Flow Needs in the Klamath River Phase II
Category: Technical Report
File: Hardy-et-al_2006_0262_Evaluation-of-Instream-Flow-Needs-in-the-Lower-Klamath-River-Phase-II.pdf
Updated Date: 05.06.2017
Author(s)/Source(s): Hardy, Thomas B, Addley, Craig R
Publication Date: 2006-Jul-31
Focal Topic: Habitat Restoration, Salmon
Location: Mid Klamath, Lower Klamath
Watershed Code: 180102
Abstract:

The purpose of this report is to recommend instream flows on a monthly basis for specific reaches of the main stem Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam by different water year types. These recommendations specify flow regimes that will provide for the long-term protection, enhancement, and recovery of the aquatic resources within the main stem Klamath River in light of the Department of the Interior’s trust responsibility to protect tribal rights and resources as well as other statutory responsibilities, such as the Endangered Species Act. The recommendations are made in consideration of all the anadromous species and life stages on a seasonal basis and do not focus on specific target species or life stages (i.e., coho).

This report details the analytical approach and modeling results from site-specific studies conducted within the main stem Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam downstream to the estuary. Study results are utilized to make revised interim instream flow recommendations necessary to protect the aquatic resources within the main stem Klamath River between Iron Gate and the estuary. This report also makes specific recommendations for future research needs as part of the on-going strategic instream flow studies being undertaken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and collaborating private, local, state, federal, and tribal
entities.

Keyword Tags:
in-stream flow, habitat restoration, salmon