The California Department of Water Resources 50% Exceedance Forecast B120 declaration was published on Apr. 9 as “wet” with the determination of inflow at 1,850,000 acre feet.

The hydrograph developed by the Program with the “wet” water allocation for the Spring Snow Melt Peak and Recession period will commence on Apr. 15. Click the button below to view the schedule.

The schedule is finalized with a change order released by Central Valley Operations. If you would like to receive those emails please follow this link:

Summary of the Trinity Management Council’s March Quarterly Meeting

The Trinity Management Council met virtually on Wed., March 19, 9am-3pm for its spring-quarter meeting. There were seven major topics on the agenda along with two decision items.

• Program Updates (TRRP Staff)
• Central Valley Operations Update (Elizabeth Hadley, Reclamation)
• Post-TAMWG public outreach options (Ty Wallin, US Fish and Wildlife)
• Communications Workgroup Charter (Kiana Abel, TRRP) – Decision Item
• Hatchery Technical Team Update (Chris Laskodi, Yurok Tribe)
• TRD Re-Consultation Update (Kristin Hiatt, Reclamation)
• Spring hydrograph decision (Patrick Flynn, Trinity County) – Decision Item

Trinity River Watershed Restoration Project Environmental Assessment

Public Comment Period: Mar. 28 – May 1

Trinity River Restoration Program, U.S. Bureau of Land Management-Redding Field Office and U.S. Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, officially announce the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed Trinity River Watershed Restoration Project. Please click below to access the EA, learn more about the project, and how to provide comment.

Fish Biologists Turned Farmers – Growing Food for Juvenile Salmonids in a Regulated River System

Uncover the intricate dynamics of salmon restoration in the Trinity River, where modern river science grapples with the complex interplay of habitat degradation, climate change, and ecosystem health. Despite significant strides in increasing juvenile Chinook Salmon populations, the challenge remains to boost adult returns as they face numerous survival hurdles. This article delves into the vital roles of algae and benthic macroinvertebrates, essential food sources for young salmonids, alongside the impacts of scouring floods and inundation on their growth. Explore how innovative restoration strategies are reshaping river habitats to support these keystone species and enhance aquatic ecosystems!

Horsetail

Equisetum Arvense, E. Hymanale, E. Laevegatum

The genus Equisetum, known as horsetail, are a commonly known group of plants that thrive in wetland ecosystems. Although quite familiar, Equisetum has much to uncover, with a history dating back 375 million years! These “living fossils” play a crucial role in riverbank stabilization and biodiversity, have multiple propagation methods, key ecological contributions, and traditional uses that have spanned cultures around the globe. Dive into the dynamic life of horsetails and uncover their importance in both nature and human history!

Photo: Equisetum found along the Trinity River. [Simone Groves, Hoopa Valley Tribal Fisheries]

Apr. 15 through May 15 Spring Wildflower Scavenger Hunt

Trinity County, Ca.

Our annual Spring Wildflower Scavenger Hunt checklist is here! A great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful abundance of spring and at the same time test your photography skills. If you can find 10 of the 20 you’ll win a prize of milkweed seeds, a key food source for Monarch butterflies. Plus, one lucky winner will win a gift card to Up North Confectionary (located in Weaverville).

Once finished send your completed sheet and photos of the flowers you find to dmcintosh@tcrcd.net by May 15 to receive your prize and be entered into the drawing.