Pit River Flow Relicensing

Protecting One of California’s Best Blue-Ribbon Waters

Flows on the Pit River increased in 2011, reflecting the terms determined thru the 2003 FERC licensing process. The final approved flows (Pit 3: 300cfs, Pit 4: 375cfs, and Pit 5: 400cfs) represented significant increases over the prior baseline flows and CalTrout’s recommendations.

Conservation Goals

  • Protect hydrologic and ecological processes to sustain long-term health of Pit River.
  • Protect Pit River wild trout populations and the existing blue-ribbon angling experience.

Recent Accomplishments

  • Monitored new flow regime to understand impact on fish populations and angling experience.
  • Engaged with the Pit River Technical Review Group (TRG) to assess the hydrologic and ecological impact of the new licensed flow regime.
  • Evaluated annual PG&E monitoring data to identify trends in wild trout population dynamics.

What We Will Accomplish in 2014-15

  • Remain fully engaged with the TRG to monitor and assess new flow impact on fish and angling.
  • Continue to engage with the guide and angling community to represent and voice concerns about flows.
  • Evaluate annual PG&E monitoring data and utilize FERC Adaptive Management Framework to advocate for improved hydro-management.

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