Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series

Summary

The 2025 Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series documented an entirely losing stream system with a total discharge loss of 606 cfs, or 1,201 acre-feet per day, across the ninety-one sampled river miles. This represents an increase in total discharge loss for a second consecutive year since 2023. Most sections of the river analyzed showed discharge loss rates closely below their historical average, except for Reservoir-Bradley and King City-Soledad, which showed discharge loss rates significantly greater than their historical averages.

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Subject

Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series

Summary

The 2025 Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series documented an entirely losing stream system with a total discharge loss of 606 cfs, or 1,201 acre-feet per day, across the ninety-one sampled river miles. This represents an increase in total discharge loss for a second consecutive year since 2023. Most sections of the river analyzed showed discharge loss rates closely below their historical average, except for Reservoir-Bradley and King City-Soledad, which showed discharge loss rates significantly greater than their historical averages.

Report Date

2025-10-20

Report Type

study

Report Title

2025 Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series Results

Authoring Body

Monterey County Water Resources Agency

Reporting Period

2025-08-25 to 2025-08-26