Water Resources of Idaho

Instream Flow Characterization of Upper Salmon River Basin Streams, Central Idaho, 2003
by Terry R. Maret, Jon E. Hortness, and Douglas.S Ott

Scientific Investigations Report 04-5173

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In 2003, the USGS, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, began instream flow characterization studies in the Salmon River Basin to identify streamflow needed for fish passage and for support of various life stages of Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout. This report is the first of these studies, which are planned to continue over the next 10 years. The goal of these studies is to provide streamflow and fish habitat information to water-resource managers so informed decisions can be made to enhance instream habitat needs of endangered fish species.

This report is only available on line -- view report (1001K). For further information concerning this report, please contact Terry Maret by phone at (208) 387-1328 or by e-mail at trmaret@usgs.gov. If you encounter problems viewing this report, please contact Tim Merrick by phone at (208) 387-1305 or by e-mail at trmerrick@usgs.gov.