San Joaquin River Restoration

The objective of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) is to implement the Stipulation of Settlement in NRDC, et al., v. Rodgers, et al., consistent with and as supplement by, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. The Settlement identifies the following two goals: (1) Restoration Goal - Restore and maintain fish populations in �good condition� in the main stem of the San Joaquin River below Friant Dam to the confluence of the Merced River, including naturally-reproducing and self-sustaining populations of salmon and other fish; and, (2) Water Management Goal - Reduce or avoid adverse water supply impacts to all of the Friant Division long-term contractors that may result from the Interim Flows and Restoration Flows provided for in this Settlement.

State, tribal, and local governmental agencies, and with private parties, including agreements related to construction, improvement, and operation and maintenance of facilities, subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary to achieve the purposes of the Settlement.

Fiscal year 2025: Continuation of projects that support the settlement act of PL 111-11. $1,700,000.00 Fiscal year 2026: Continuation of projects that support the settlement act of PL 111-11.