Excerpt from the Idaho Comprehensive State Water Plan

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View the plan for the South Fork of the Clearwater River basin

Protected Rivers
Stream name: Crooked River
River name: South Fork of the Clearwater River
Description: Headwaters to confluence with South Fork Clearwater River
Classification: Recreational
Stream length, in miles (unless otherwise noted):

These activities are not allowed on this stream:

• Construction of hydropower projects
• Construction or expansion of dams or impoundments
• Dredge or Placer Mining
• Mineral or Sand and Gravel extraction within the stream bed

These activities are allowed, as specified:

Alterations of the stream bed

• Alterations of the stream channel for construction and maintenance of: Roads, bridges and trails, Public recreation facilities, Fish and wildlife enhancement structures, Channel reconstruction projects approved by the Idaho Water Resources Board.

Construction of Water Diversion works

• Construction of water diversion works for domestic, municipal, and agricultural uses is allowed on the specified water bodies if they do not impede fish passage, spawning, rearing or boat passage: All activities must comply with all state stream channel alterations rules and standards. All works must be constructed or maintained to minimize erosion and sedimentation.