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Momentous: US Advances Largest Dam Removal in History
November 17th, 2022- FERC votes to remove four Klamath River dams, opening up hundreds of miles of salmon habitat.
Rural Ranchers Face $4,000 Proposed Fine for Violating State Drought Order
November 14th, 2022- Violating an emergency state order shows limits to enforcement powers for existing water laws.
KBMP Fall 2022 Meeting Agenda
October 25th, 2022- The agenda for our Fall Meeting on November 9th and 10th includes a variety of talks on science and monitoring. Nov 9th will feature presentations and a panel relating to Klamath dam removal science and monitoring. See the agenda or the KBMP Meeting webpage for details on how to attend.
Upper Klamath Lake Wetlands Project Wins State Award
October 13th, 2022- A wetland restoration project wins an award for creating an experimental nursery for endangered suckers.
KBMP Fall 2022 Meeting in Yreka, November 9th and 10th
October 4th, 2022- This meeting will be our first back in person. In-person attendance will be limited and require registration while remote attendance will be open to all. More details coming soon.
Klamath River Fish Kill Caused by Storm and Wildfire Activity
September 21, 2022- Forest Service reports soil, ash, and organic matter led to fish kill. Visible infections on adult salmon now uncommonly high.
Fish Health Response Training Event on Sept. 9th in Somes Bar
September 6th, 2022- Get trained to help respond to fish kills.
BAER Scientists Assess the McKinney Fire
September 1, 2022- A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is assessing the McKinney and Yeti fires for emergency action needs.
Poor River Conditions Lead to Gill Rot in Chinook Salmon on Lower Klamath
September 1, 2022- Dead and diseased fish are reported, many remaining adult fish congregate at creek mouths to avoid high water temperatures.
FERC Staff Recommend Removal of Klamath Dams in Final EIS
August 26th, 2022- Dam removal is the best path forward, FERC commissioners to issue their final ruling later this year. Final EIS
Flash Flood in Burn Area Causes Debris Flow and Fish Kill on Klamath
June 8th, 2022- Tens of thousands of fish likely perished on the Klamath River, full extent is still unclear.
KBMP Spring Meeting Agenda- June 16th, 2022
June 8th, 2022- The spring webinar agenda includes twelve presentations on diverse topics using data to find solutions.
Indigenous Knowledge Reveals History of Fire-prone California Forest
June 8th, 2022- Scientists and Native American tribes find record high tree density, and forests at risk of severe wildfires.
Klamath Basin Dam Removal Needs a Science-Driven Oversight Plan
May 23rd, 2022- Experts urge support to develop and fund a science program to evaluate the effects of dam removal.
Tagged Salmon Released into Upper Klamath to Understand Migration
May 23rd, 2022- An experimental release of tagged chinook salmon will provide a glimpse of migration success and survival.
Endangered Fish and Waterfowl Find Refuge at Lakeside Farms
May 12th, 2022- Restored pond and wetland designed to raise suckers and improve water quality in Upper Klamath Lake.
KBMP Spring Meeting Webinar on June 16th- Save the Date!
May 9th, 2022- Save the date! Call for Presenters
Benthic Cyanobacteria Monitoring in Northern CA Rivers, 2016-2019
April 29th, 2022- A recent report summarizing the sampling techniques and recommendations for benthic cyanobacteria monitoring.
Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Hiring for a Biologist
April 1st, 2022- A full-time, seasonal Biologist position is open. See the Job Description for details.
Herald & News Loses its Entire Reporting Staff, Creating a 'News Desert'
March 7th, 2022- The Klamath Basin just lost some of the most important news coverage of water and drought issues.
FERC Releases Environmental Impact Statement on Klamath Dam Removal
February 28th, 2022- One step closer to dam removal, EIR comments are due on April 18th, 2022.
