In addressing the “science” being used to determine the minimum in-stream flow restrictions for the Shasta River, similar to the Scott River. The latest study used for determining in-stream flows is the McBain and Trush habitat study called “Shasta River Big Springs Complex Interim Instream Flow Needs Assessment,” conducted in 2013.
The study explicitly states that
“minimum flows will not meet population and community fish health and should not be used for…






