Mono Basin Campaign

Ensuring Healthy Flows on Four Main Tributaries

In 2014, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is scheduled to pursue an amended water license from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The terms of the new license are subject to the terms that are included in a landmark settlement agreement (SA) between CalTrout, CADFW, The Mono Lake Committee (MLC) and LADWP that was reached in September, 2013. The SA includes comprehensive obligations on the part of LADWP to ensure instream flows are optimized to support healthy fisheries for decades to come. The next step is for the SA parties to finalize an amended license for LADWP that will be submitted to the SWRCB for their approval. Once approved, all requirements of the SA will be implemented.

Conservation Goals

  • Restore ecosystem processes of the Mono Basin’s four primary tributaries essential for self-sustaining populations of wild trout.
  • Ensure implementation of base flows and stream ecosystem flows for Rush, Lee Vining, Parker and Walker Creeks.
  • Ensure LADWP remains in compliance with SWRCB orders relating to protecting the fisheries of the Mono Basin.

Recent Accomplishment

  • Achieved a landmark settlement agreement with the MLC CA DFW and the LADWP to resolve outstanding issues associated with implementing recommended flows and a long-term monitoring plan for the Mono Basin.

What We Will Accomplish in 2014-15

  • Work with settlement agreement partners to finalize and seek approval of amended water license.
  • Partner with DFW, MLC and LADWP on the implementation of longterm flows and monitoring programs. 
    Key Partners: Mono Lake Committee, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Bay Institute, Natural Heritage Institute, California Department of Fish & Game, State Water Resources Control Board

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