The Kings River Through History
J. Randall McFarland

2000-Present

 

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Thorburn Spawning Channel constructed near Piedra as first Kings River Fisheries Management Program project.
Several Kings River fishery habitat improvement projects undertaken.
Energy crisis prompts KRCD to take new look at Dinkey Creek, Rodgers Crossing projects but both projects are ultimately placed back on the shelf.
KRCD begins study of public power ownership.
Corps study finds federal interest in Pine Flat multi-level intake structure.
KRWA, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California begin studies of possible joint floodwater utilization projects.
KRCD commemorates 50th anniversary.
KRCD begins studies on how to increase availability, reliability and affordability of electrical energy within the Valley.
Corps of Engineers constructs Turbine Bypass at Pine Flat Dam.
KRWA begins installing telemetry at key locations to aid in water management.
KRWA commemorates 75th anniversary.
KRWA and KRCD lead organization of Southern San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition.
KRCD reaches agreement with state DWR to construct two gas-fired “peaker” power generating plants.
Pine Flat Dam Turbine Bypass System is completed and dedicated.