Approach
Increase in-stream flows with dry-season water conservation to reduce withdrawals.
Tactics
- Increase efficiency of irrigation techniques.
- Reduce summer withdrawals on federal lands.
- Consider alternative water supplies for federal lands to retain in-stream flows.
- Coordinate with downstream partners on water conservation education.
- Restore beaver habitat and colonies.
- Investigate and quantify connectivity between groundwater and streamflows including adequate food source.
Sensitivity
Strategy
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