July 11, 2016

Instream flows: Five features of effective summer flow strategies

As summer begins and stream flows drop throughout California, concerns resurface about whether there’s enough water to support critical ecosystems. Environmental flows have long been a contentious issue, often presented in conflict with existing water use. But there are five key ideas worth remembering as water users and regulators throughout the state consider how best to support environmental objectives during these periods of naturally low stream flows within the framework of existing water laws and desired water use.