The San Joaquin River (shown as a yellow line) is California’s second largest river, and it is a major tributary to the Bay-Delta. Historically, this river supported a thriving fishery and riparian ecosystem.

Pursuant to an interim settlement agreement and stay of litigation, a coalition of 15 environmental and fishing organizations led by NRDC is working with the Friant Water Users Authority and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on a consensus plan to restore the San Joaquin River.

The restoration and water supply studies on which the long-term SJR plan will be based are nearing completion, as of May 2002. Starting in July 2002, the parties will begin the "integration" phase in which they will attempt to integrate elements of both studies into a negotiated plan that will serve as the blueprint for long-term river restoration. The current stay of litigation in the NRDC v. Patterson case expires 12/31/02. The parties have committed to reach "conceptual agreement" on the final restoration plan by that time.

Links:

Restoration Objectives for the San Joaquin River
(10 page .pdf file)

Water Supply Study - Executive Summary
(45 page .pdf file)

San Joaquin River Restoration Plan Background Report Introduction and Contents
(60 page .pdf file)