[I’d rather be outdoors]

Originally Posted by goldscud

Perhaps the biggest driver for lack of forage and juveniles is the giant variations in water level in the reservoirs. This perturbation/loss of habitat every summer would be incredibly detrimental to the productivity of the reservoir. Perhaps this water level issue overpowers every other factor

For sure it’s an issue, but reservoirs will always be used for irrigation first & foremost. That’ll never change. Socking of forage can help the cause.