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New Klamath Tracking and Accounting Program Watershed Report
December 15, 2017- KTAP summarizes results from 92 recent restoration projects in 2016 Watershed Report.
KBMP Meeting Presentations Available
November 28, 2017- PDF's of presentations from the latest KBMP meeting are available for viewing here.
Klamath Dam Removal Group Hosting Public Meetings
November 9, 2017- Open House meetings scheduled on 11/7 (Klamath Falls), 11/8 (Yreka), and 11/9 (Eureka).
KBMP Agenda for November 14-15th Meeting in Klamath Falls, OR
October 9, 2017- The agenda for KBMP's next meeting is now available. Please RSVP to to=This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank" data-mce-href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if attending.
After Its Dams Came Down, a River is Reborn
October 4, 2017- The story of the Elwha River, unleashed.
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Releases CEQA & 401 Certification Document
October 3, 2017- KRRC has submitted a technical support document for the Lower Klamath Project.
No Fishery Relief Funds Again in Congress' $1.2T Spending Bill
September 19, 2017- Despite fisheries disaster declaration, no funding was allocated to support suffering fishermen and tribes.
Klamath Tribes Issue WQ Report for August
September 15, 2017- Summary of August WQ in Agency Lake and UKL: die off of adult suckers, cyanobacteria bloom, and other issues.
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Worsen Throughout the Basin
September 1, 2017- Newest data shows increasing microcystin concentrations from Upper Klamath Lake to the Estuary. See BGA page for details and PLEASE, AVOID SWIMMING IN THE MAINSTEM KLAMATH until further notice. NEWS RELEASE UPDATE (9/21/17)
Fires Rage Across the Klamath Basin
8/31/17- Regional wildfire map shows increasing fire danger across the basin. Be safe everyone!
Karuk Tribe Seeks to List Klamath River Salmon as Endangered
August 21, 2017- Spring Chinook have been found to be genetically distinct from fall Chinook. Karuk Tribe will petition for listing.
One Fish, Two Fish: Ancient DNA May Rrewrite the Life Story of Spring Chinook
August 17, 2017- New research identifies key genetic difference between spring and fall Klamath Chinook. Article and research paper.
Job Opportunity- Water Project Coordinator for Trout Unlimited in So. OR
August 17, 2017- Trout Unlimited is hiring. Help conserve and recover Oregon's native salmon, trout, and riverine ecosystems.
Integrated Fisheries Restoration and Monitoring Plan Synthesis Report
August 15, 2017- The newly released IFRMP Synthesis Report will help wisely allocate funds to support effective restoration.
Klamath Basin Students Head to Chile for Dialog on Dams
August 14, 2017- Students from both countries share solidarity and tour of rivers with dams in mind.
The Latest Water Argument: The WOTUS Rule
August 9, 2017- Jefferson Public Radio hosts a 22 minute discussion of the fate of Waters of the United States rule.
Toxic Waste From US Pot Farms Alarms Experts
August 7, 2017- Illegal marijuana farms pollution is far worse than previously thought.
Rios to Rivers: Klamath and Chilean Youth's Three-Week Journey Down Klamath
August 3, 2017- Fifty teens and mentors paddle from the upper basin to the mouth to raise awareness for their respective rivers.
Spring Chinook Salmon hit 2nd Lowest Population Size in 20 Years
August 1, 2017- Once numbering in the hundreds of thousands, last week's Salmon River dive found only 110 Spring-run Chinook.
Officials: Bill would End Trinity Fish Disease Preventive Flows, County Water Right
July 31, 2017- US House bill would redirect more Trinity River water to Central Valley irrigators, override recent court rulings.
All About Algae: The Good and Bad in Upper Klamath Lake
July 31, 2017- A primer on cyanobacteria and Upper Klamath Lake. History, monitoring, and what to do next.
How Farming Inside Wildlife Refuges is Transforming Klamath Basin Agriculture
July 27, 2017- Part three of a three part series on the wildlife refuges in the Klamath Basin. 21 minute audio overview of series.
Birds Take Backseat to Fish, Farms in the Klamath Basin
July 26, 2017- First of a three part series on the wildlife refuges in the Klamath Basin.
What Happens to Birds When Wildlife Refuges Dry Up?
July 26, 2017- Second of a three part series on the wildlife refuges in the Klamath Basin.
Klamath River Renewal Project: Field Activity Advisory
July 11, 2017- Summary of planned field activities for 2017.
Copco Reservoir Posted for Blue-Green Algae
July 7, 2017- Copco Reservoir was posted at the Warning Tier 1 level based on microcystin toxins found on June 25th. See results and press release.
Salmon River Dive and 9th Spring-run Chinook Symposium, July 25-28
July 7, 2017- Spring Chinook training and dive 25th-26th, Symposium on 27th, field tours on 28th. Symposium registration and agenda.
Public Review Draft of IFRMP Synthesis Report Available for Comments
June 7, 2017- Comments on the Integrated Fisheries Restoration and Monitoring Plan being accepted until July 7th.
Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory Issued for an Area of Upper Klamath Lake
June 7, 2017- Blue-green algae toxins exceed Oregon thresholds at Eagle Lake County Park.
Veterinarian Reference for Blue-Green Algae Released
May 23, 2017- A fact sheet is now available for vets to understand, diagnose, treat, and report blue-green algae illnesses.
Beaver Dam Analogue Workshop in Scott Valley: June 19th - 22nd
May 22, 2017- Learn the theory and practice of restoring rivers, streams, and floodplains at this upcoming training.
Klamath Tribes Call for Agreement Termination
May 19, 2017- Termination is requested due to unmet stipulations in the Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement.
Nearly Half of CA's Native Salmon on Track to be Extinct within 50 Years
May 17, 2017- Important study highlights threats to salmonids, including climate change, dams, agriculture, and urbanization.
USBR Releases Long-Term Plan to Protect Adult Salmon in Lower Klamath
April 21, 2017- Final Environmental Impact Statement issued to guide response to prevent future fish die-offs.
OWRD Responds to Tribes' Call on Water
April 18, 2017- Call for water on Sprague and Williamson Rivers protects instream flows needed to replenish riparian habitat.
Coho Enhancement Fund and Habitat Restoration Program Open House
April 14, 2017- Open house planned for discuss RFP, eligibilty, application, etc. on May 10 in Yreka.
USBR Releases 2017 Annual Operations Plan for Klamath Project
April 11, 2017- Annual Operations Plan describes expected water supply, irrigation, conservation, and operations.
Fisheries Managers Close 200 Miles of West Coast to Salmon Fishing
April 11, 2017- Record low run of Klamath chinook results in total salmon closure from Port Orford, OR to Eureka, CA.
USGS Releases Interactive Map for Historic Water Quality Trends
April 11, 2017- Map reveals long term trends for water quality in our nations rivers and streams over the last four decades.
Klamath River Salmon Season Faces Closure due to 'Unprecedented' Forecast
March 27, 2017- Sport and commercial salmon fishing could be completely closed due to projections of the lowest return on record.
KBMP Spring 2017 Meeting in Klamath, CA on March 15th and 16th
March 14, 2017- Agenda includes 15 talks, field trip to Terwer Creek restoration site.
Ocean Salmon Fishery Closures Proposed to Protect Klamath River Fish
March 14, 2017- Advisory panel sees the worst outlook for fisheries that depend on Klamath since 2008.
Klamath River Dam Removal Plan on Track as Administration Shifts
March 3, 2017- Despite uncertainty, the removal of four dams on the Klamath is still on schedule for a 2020 demolition.
Job Opening- Willamette Partnership Project Manager
March 3, 2017- Now hiring for a Clean Water Project Manager for Willamette Partnership's Portland office. Job posting here, closing on 4/1/17.
Job Opening- TNC Director of Freshwater Programs
February 22, 2017- The Nature Conservancy is hiring for their Portland office. Applications due by 3/13/17.
2016 Fall Chinook Megatable Released
February 17, 2017- 2016 Klamath fall Chinook salmon run-size estimated to be lowest on record, going back to 1978, per CDFW report.
The Eternal Squeeze: Klamath Basin Water
February 13, 2017- Battles over water sent to fish in 2001 in court again as another court rules for more water for fish in 2017.
Reclamation to Release Water Below Iron Gate Dam to Address Fish Health Concerns
February 10, 2017- Pulse flow begins 2/10 at noon, ramps up to 9,600 cfs for 24 hours, ramp down over three days.
Court Orders Extra Water to Protect Salmon
February 8, 2017- Low flows in Klamath River cause irrparable harm to juvenile salmon, court rules for pulse flow and other actions.
Spring KBMP Meeting Agenda Released
February 6, 2017- The agenda is now available for the March 15th-16th meeting in Klamath, CA at the Yurok Tribe Community Room
Judge to Order Feds, Tribes to Work Together on new Klamath River Flow Plan
January 30,2017- Expected order sides with tribes regarding low flows and higher than allowed juvenile disease rates.
Grazing Halted to Study Impacts on Oregon Spotted Frog
January 30, 2017- Grazing on 68,000 acres in Fremont-Winema National Forest temporarily halted.
Klamath Farmers Look for Compensation for 16 Year-Old Irrigation Cuts
January 30, 2017- Cut off of irrigation water for fish during drought was federal taking without compensation.
Third Oregon Climate Assessment Report Outlines Acute Risks to State
January 24, 2017- New report documents threats such as erosion, flooding, wildfires, and decreased snowpack.
USGS Estimates Nutrient and Suspended Sediment Loads into Upper Klamath Lake
January 24, 2017- State-of-the-art science estimates phosphorous and suspended sediment loads using continuous monitoring data.
River Restoration Northwest Symposium- February 7th-9th
January 10, 2017- Three days of talks, including a session on the Klamath! Registration here for this symposium at Skamania Lodge in Washington.
CA's Citizen Scientist 2017 Calendar Released
January 10, 2017- State Water Resources Control Board releases their annual Citizen Scientist Calendar of events, activities, and other great links.
Bird and Vegetation Monitoring Report Card for Trinity River
January 10, 2017- The Klamath Bird Observatory and Trinity River Restoration Program summarized restoration progress using this unique and easy to understand report card.
