Powerhouse Riffles Restoration Project (Restoration Management Permit No. RMP-2026-0028-R4)

On June 12, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Restoration Management Permit RMP-2026-0028-R4 to the Turlock Irrigation District for the Powerhouse Riffles Restoration Project, authorizing habitat restoration within a 2,500-foot segment of the mainstem Tuolumne River. The project is designated as a Qualifying Restoration Project under section 1671(d)(1) of the Fish and Game Code, recognizing its potential to deliver substantial and cumulative benefits to native salmonids and their spawning habitat. The permit enables targeted restoration efforts aimed at improving stream structure and function to support fish populations, in alignment with state conservation goals. The permit was issued by CDFW Region 4 in Fresno, with Megan Rooney, Environmental Scientist, listed as the primary point of contact for project inquiries. The project is publicly documented with a posting date of June 15, 2026, and further details are accessible through the CEQA Net portal.