River advocates flummoxed by state agency’s stance on upper Kern River flows – SJV Water

River advocates flummoxed by state agency’s stance on upper Kern River flows – SJV Water

Boaters and anglers trying to get greater flows on the upper Kern River have been frustrated by what they feel is an absolute betrayal of the river ecosystem by the one state agency they hoped would be their strongest ally – the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The advocacy groups have been urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to mandate Southern California Edison leave more water in the river as part of the utility’s ongoi…