The Tuolumne River Voluntary Agreement (TRVA) is a comprehensive plan to manage water and natural resources within the Tuolumne River and its adjacent floodplains. It was designed as a more progressive, science-based alternative to an “unimpaired flows” requirement by the State Water Resources Control Board, which would create hardships for residents, farmers and business owners who rely on the Tuolumne River.

During the TRVA’s development, several misconceptions have arisen and are addressed in this document:

The Facts