FWS-SALMOD: Klamath River Historical Analysis/Limiting Factors

Research Task: 832798A.12.0
Task Manager: Jim Henriksen

SALMOD is a computer model that simulates the dynamics of freshwater salmonid populations, both anadromous and resident. This study will apply SALMOD to the Klamath River in California. The study will use historic flow and temperature data and determine if any trends or relationships are apparent between smolt production, flow, and water temperature. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can use the information to evaluate management alternatives concerning salmon. Specifically, quantifying the magnitude of production resulting from feasible alterations in water management can help inform mainstem flow regime recommendations.

 For more information contact Jim Henriksen