(KMJ) – The Central Valley’s San Joaquin River is now considered one of the nation’s most threatened rivers. The assessment released Tuesday say the waterway is at risk due to excessive water diversions, poor water quality and loss of wildlife habitat.
An annual assessment by American River’s highlights the challenges facing the state’s second largest river – particularly the need for the State Water Resources Control Board to improve water quality and sustain salmon and other wildlife.
The Natural Resources Defense Council has advocated for the use of sound science by the water board to determine the flows that are needed to restore the health of the river. NRDC has fought for nearly three decades to help restore the San Joaquin River.
