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New KBMP Monitoring Location Map for 2019-2020
December 31, 2020- New KBMP interactive map shows monitoring metadata for 30 organizations at 977 locations.
Job Announcement- District Manager- Shasta Valley RCD
December 14, 2020- See the Shasta Valley RCD job announcement here. Closes on 1/13/2021.
KBMP Fall 2020 Meeting- Presentations Available as PDF's
November 12, 2020- View presentations on climate change, fisheries, Trinity River, and Dam removal.
The Rebirth of a Historic River
November 12, 2020- It's the crumbling of how we interact with that natural environment, because there's no fish.
Worms, Parasites, and a New Data Portal to Help Salmon
September 28, 2020- A salmon disease data portal will be developed to help improve collaboration.
It's Algae Season on the Klamath River- Again
September 4, 2020- Cyanobacteria blooms in Copco and Iron Gate up to 2,300x CA's danger level.
A Faster Track for Ecosystem Restoration
August 24, 2020- Smarter environmental permitting can speed up badly needed restoration projects.
Klamath Tribes Letter Asks for No More Delay on Dam Removal
August 24, 2020- Letter outlines harms to tribal rights to maintain way of life with dam removal delays.
Wildlife Refuges Battle Botulism Outbreak, Worsened by Water Shortage
August 24, 2020- Little to no water has led to the worst botulism outbreak in years.
Fish Pens Help Scientists ID what's Harming Suckers
August 24, 2020- USGS mesocosms allow study in natural habitat to examine 'death by 1000 cuts'.
A Company at a Crossroads: Huffman hosts Klamath Forum
August 19, 2020- Congressman Huffman hosted tribal leaders, scientists, and PacifiCorp to discuss dam removal.
Don't Let Courts decide Future of Klamath Water
August 17, 2020- Hot weather, little water, and court cases lead to continued challenges in the basin.
The Ancient Lake that Filled the Klamath Basin
August 17, 2020- Through changes over millions of years, historic Lake Modoc became what we see today.
Does Upper Klamath Lake's Elevation Affect Suckers? The Jury's Still Out
August 17, 2020- New study will attempt to assess relationships between sucker survival and lake level.
Our Relationship with Water- TED Radio Hour
August 12, 2020- Water is in crisis and so are we. TED speakers explore our relationship with water.
Court Rules in Favor of Klamath Irrigation District, State Water Rights
August 12, 2020- USBR cannot release water from Upper Klamath Lake for flows down the Klamath River.
Trying to Tame the Klamath River Filled it with Toxic Algae
August 11, 2020- Undoing the damage from a century of river development.
Feds Pledge $1.2 Million to Update Klamath Project Science
August 4, 2020- USBR to lead new science initiative to address longstanding water challenges.
Microscopic Organisms Shape Water Quality of Upper Klamath Lake
August 4, 2020- Cyanobacteria blooms drive poor water quality and are a key factor in sucker decline.
Governor Newsom Letter to PacifiCorp on Dam Removal
July 30, 2020- Governor Newsom urge's PacifiCorp to accept FERC's pathway for dam removal.
Notice of Upcoming Karuk Ceremonial Closures on Klamath River
July 22, 2020- The USFS has prohibited some access during the Karuk Tribe World Renewal Ceremonies.
Feds Approve Partial Transfer of Ownership of Four Dams on the Klamath
July 20, 2020- FERC ruling approved, provided that PacifiCorp remain a co-licensee. KRRC statement.
The 'Kidney' of the Basin- The Story of Lower Klamath Lake
July 20, 2020- No longer a lake, the Lower Klamath Refuge can help improve water quality, if it gets water.
Oregon Tech Students Launch Aeration System on Upper Klamath Lake
July 19, 2020- Innovative effort to increase dissolved oxygen levels to help endangered suckers.
The State of the Klamath- EcoNews Report Podcast
July 5, 2020- Yurok Tribe talk through the threat of upcoming low flows and fish disease in this 30 minute podcast.
USBR Releases NEPA Documents for Klamath Project Operations 2020-2023
June 30th, 2020- Environmental assessments and findings of no significant impact statements documents are available.
Why Spring and Summer-run Salmonids are so Damn Interesting and Weird
June 26, 2020- The EcoNews Report has a half hour podcast discussing spring chinook and summer steelhead.
10th Spring-run Chinook Symposium Agenda Released
June 25, 2020- This year's Symposium will be virtual. For more information, see the agenda and registration details.
Dry Weather Prompts Scott River Junior Water Rights Holder Restrictions
June 23, 2020- 110 Junior water rights holders must halt diversions to protect endangered coho salmon.
Trout Unlimited Awarded $1.53 Million for Upper Klamath Restoration
June 22, 2020- Eight projects will help improve water quality and habitat in tributaries to Upper Klamath Lake.
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Klamath Water Users' Case
June 22, 2020- Baley v. US sought 'takings' compensation based on water used to protect endangered species.
KBMP Spring Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2020- Agenda for the spring KBMP webinar.
USBR Seeking Comment on Draft EA for Klamath Project Ops- Due 4/10
April 2, 2020- Comments on the draft Environmental Assessment are due on April 10th. More info here.
KBMP Spring Meeting Update- Webinar Only Event on May 27th
March 30, 2020- Webinar only meeting due to COVID-19. Proposals for talks due on 4/15. More info here.
Yurok Tribe and Others Secure More Water for Klamath Salmon
March 30, 2020- Bureau of Reclamation sets new three-year operating plan, settles lawsuit with more water for river.
Largest US Dam Removal Stirs Debate Over Coveted West Water
March 29, 2020- Dam removal plans and competing demands for water symbolizes a larger struggle in the West.
