What will be the effects on whitewater rafting and fishing downstream of the dam?
Without the dam, there will be some periods in the spring where flows are too high to raft. But a new flow release regime would in fact greatly extend the whitewater rafting and kayaking season, and increase recreational opportunities. Minimum fish releases would remain in place. A more natural water flow cycle will occur below Hetch Hetchy Valley than occurs today. Furthermore, six miles of premium trout stream will be restored in Hetch Hetchy Valley.
