State Water Resources Control Board Denies Petition for Permanent Instream Flow Regulation in Shasta River Watershed

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The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has recently made a decision that has significant implications for the Shasta River watershed. On February 16, 2024, the Board formally denied a petition that sought to establish permanent instream flow requirements for the watershed. This petition, which represented the collaborative efforts of several environmental and conservation groups, was submitted on January 17, 2024.

The groups involved in this…