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The State Water Board has adopted a Policy for Maintaining Instream Flows in Northern California Coastal Streams. Pursuant to Section 2.4 of this Policy, as of May 5, 2011, applications will not be accepted for onstream dams located on Class I or Class II streams within the geographic area covered by this Policy. A limited exception for existing onstream dams on Class II streams that meet specified criteria is set forth in section 2.4.2 of the Policy. Please contact the Division of Water Rights prior to submitting an application for an onstream dam that may be located on a Class II stream.

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