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Policy: Fresh Water Inflow, No. 1

Diversions of fresh water should not reduce the inflow into the Bay to the point of damaging the oxygen content of the Bay, the flushing of the Bay, or the ability of the Bay to support existing wildlife.

Policy Focus:

Aquatic organisms

Marsh habitats

Tidal marshes

Water Quality

Plan Section:

San Francisco Bay Plan

SFBP - Fresh Water Inflow

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Policy: Fresh Water Inflow, No. 1

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