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USBR Releases Final BO for Klamath Project- Effects on Listed Species
December 26, 2018- Proposed action is likely to adversely affect Coho and two sucker species.
McKinleyville Man Helps Save Klamath Salmon - with Math
December 14, 2018- USFWS staff developed formula key to help link fish health to flows.
Presentations from Fall KBMP Meeting Available Online
November 20, 2018- Visit the KBMP Meetings webpage to see PDFs of presentations.
Klamath Tribes Drop ESA Lawsuit against BOR
October 10, 2018- Withdrawal of lawsuit eases tensions and shifts focus to forthcoming Biological Opinion.
Review the Agenda for the KBMP Fall Meeting in Klamath Falls on Nov 14-15
October 30, 2018- See the agenda here, which includes directions and other information.
Solving the West's Wildfire Problem Means Solving Human Problems
October 22, 2018- Use of fire by Native Americans was nearly universal but many hurdles prevent its return.
New Water Quality Lab Dedicated at OIT
October 22, 2018- The Gerda Hyde Watershed Science and Technology Lab opens atribbon cutting.
Donald Trump Orders Speedup on Klamath Water Project, Others
October 22, 2018- Streamlining environmental reviews and regulations purpose of new memo.
Wildfire Smoke Cools Summer River and Stream Water Temperatures
October 10, 2018- New publication and article identifies role smoke plays in cooling water temperatures in Klamath Basin.
The Elwha's Living Laboratory: Lessons from the World's Largest Dam Removal
October 4, 2018- Salmon restoration was the goal but much more has been learned about how watersheds respond to dam removal.
KBMP Fall Meeting Date Change- November 14-15
September 1, 2018- The KBMP Fall Meeting has been pushed back one day to better align with a meeting on the 16th. More info here.
Tuning Into Klamath Basin Suckers
August 18, 2018- Learn how biologists track juvenile endangered suckers to gather real-time info on survival and location.
After Dam Removal, What the Klamath Basin Needs Next
August 13, 2018- Follow this discussion of the broader picture of restoration efforts in the Klamath Basin.
KRRC Releases Definite Plan for the Lower Klamath Project
June 29, 2018- Definite Plan is part of submittal to FERC in support of dam removal.
Water Users Fight Back in Klamath Project Shut-Off Litigation
June 28, 2018- Klamath Water Users Association filed objections to the Klamath Tribes call for water.
Basin Views Podcast: Don Gentry, Mark Buettner of Klamath Tribes
June 28, 2018- One hour podcast covering water issues, endangered species, tribal rights, and water calls.
USBR Releases 2018 Klamath Project Operations and Drought Plans
June 25, 2018- For more information, please see the news release and USBR website for 2018 plans.
Klamath Tribes File Suit Under ESA to Protect Suckers, Help Salmon
May 24, 2018- Suit requests federal agencies provide sufficient water and address deficiencies in biological opinion.
Proposed Removal of J.C. Boyle Dam: Public Hearing in Klamath Falls, June 12
May 23, 2018- ODEQ seeks comments on the draft water quality certification for removal of J.C. Boyle dam.
PacifiCorp Lends More Water to Reclamation
May 22, 2018- Approximately 20,000 acre feet of water loaned from reservoirs to irrigators in need.
Emergency Dilution Flows Released from Iron Gate Reservoir
May 7, 2018- USBR to increase flows below Iron Gate to meet court order to mitigate and address disease concerns for coho salmon.
Little Shasta, Big Hart
April 23, 2018- Cal Trout and The Nature Conservancy are partnering on important restoration work in the Shasta. See more here.
Shasta River Watershed Stewardship Report Released
April 18, 2018- New report highlights stewardship actions and adaptive management approach. See details here.
Spring KBMP Meeting May 2-3 in Yreka
April 18, 2018- The spring KBMP meeting will be held at the Karuk Community Center in Yreka. See the agenda for details.
Salmon River Spring Chinook Dive Scheduled for July 25
April 18, 2018- Salmon River Restoration Council's annual salmon dive.
Feds Eye Scaling Back Antiparasite Klamath Dam Releases
March 27, 2018- Bureau of Reclamation plans to forgo emergency dilution flows required in 2017 court order.
Sucker Fish Release into Upper Klamath Lake
March 22, 2018- Releases begin for 2,500 2-year old hatchery raised suckers with goals for 100,000 to stave off extinction.
Klamath River Fish-Kill Preventative Flows Challenged by Farmers, Water Districts
March 15, 2018- New court filing claims flows meant to protect juvenile salmon are 'unnecessary'.
NMFS Finds Listing of Klamath Spring Chinook may be Warranted
March 11, 2018- 90-day finding on petition to list Klamath Spring Chinook based on new genetic data, continued disease.
Recent Events Support "Fish In Hot Water" Report
March 11, 2018- Listen to the JPR podcast discussing NMFS review of Klamath Spring Chinook listing review.
Another Drought Year Promises to Test Klamath Basin
March 10, 2018- Low snowpack, drought designations, and struggling salmon runs paint a difficult trajectory for the basin.
The Rich History of American Rivers
February 18, 2018- NPR podcast discusses how rivers have changed the way American's live, work, and play.
Tribes Seek Higher Water Levels for Upper Klamath Lake
February 14, 2018- Lawsuit notice filed, possibility of extinction level event cited.
Linthicum Drafts Bill to Defund Dam Removal
February 14, 2018- Oregon senator introduces bill to prevent PacifiCorp customers from being charged for dam removal.
Water Claims and Confrontations: Irrigators Say State Shows Lack of Support
February 8, 2018- Many questions remain about adjudication, the 2018 water year, and the evaluation of water claims.
Commissioners Delay Making Drought Decision
February 7, 2018- Drought declaration delayed; timing benefits to help irrigators when they need it most.
Annual Return of C'waam Ceremony
February 3, 2018- Return of Lost River Sucker to the Sprague River an important tradition for The Klamath Tribes.
Devestating Summer for Water Users Predicted
February 2, 2018- Current warm and dry winter leaves Klamath County commissioners worried about drought.
Klamath Fish Health Workshop on April 3rd in Ashland- Postponed- New Date TBD
January 30, 2018- Presentations on fish health, research, and collaborative monitoring.
IFRMP Releases Plan Vision for Klamath River Restoration
January 8, 2018- The collaborative Integrated Fisheries Restoration and Monitoring Plan (IFRMP) releases their Plan Vision.
Interior Secretary Nixes Water Agreement: Tribes, Upper Basin Irrigators React
January 3, 2018- The Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (UKBCA) has been terminated.
Legal or Not, Cannabis Takes a Toll on Nor Cal Watersheds
January 2, 2018- Across the Trinity River and beyond, creeks are drying up and cannabis is to blame.
