/tags/klamath-basin-water Klamath Basin Water en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:59:19 GMT /wildlife/2024-10-15/wildlife-rehabilitators-treat-birds-one-by-one-as-botulism-outbreak-at-a-klamath-refuge-drags-on A non-profit group fights an uphill battle to save the victims of a massive outbreak of avian botulism that continues to ravage waterfowl at one of the Klamath National Wildlife Refuges. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:59:19 GMT /wildlife/2024-10-15/wildlife-rehabilitators-treat-birds-one-by-one-as-botulism-outbreak-at-a-klamath-refuge-drags-on Juliet Grable /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-09-05/klamath-basin-agriculture-will-avoid-last-minute-water-cuts-from-feds Farmers in the Klamath Basin that rely on scarce water won’t have to deal with cuts for the rest of the month, according to federal water managers. Water users had been warned last month about a potential shortfall. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:10:06 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-09-05/klamath-basin-agriculture-will-avoid-last-minute-water-cuts-from-feds Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-06-09/california-ranchers-intentionally-violated-an-emergency-water-order-now-lawmakers-want-to-triple-the-fines The legislation would expand California’s authority to fine water scofflaws who keep pumping. Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:53:03 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-06-09/california-ranchers-intentionally-violated-an-emergency-water-order-now-lawmakers-want-to-triple-the-fines Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-31/yurok-tribe-fishing-groups-sue-over-water-delivery-to-farms-in-klamath-river-basin A northern California tribe is pressing the federal government to stop water deliveries for farming in southern Oregon and northern California unless a federal agency can show it’s met all legal requirements for endangered species, including salmon and killer whales. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:49:56 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-31/yurok-tribe-fishing-groups-sue-over-water-delivery-to-farms-in-klamath-river-basin AP Staff /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-20/feds-consider-reducing-klamath-river-flows-by-up-to-40 The federal Bureau of Reclamation is considering reducing the amount of water sent down the Klamath River by up to 40% over the coming winter months. A draft proposal released this month outlined the cuts ahead of another possible drought year. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:36:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-20/feds-consider-reducing-klamath-river-flows-by-up-to-40 Erik Neumann /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-18/feds-cut-water-off-to-klamath-farmers-for-remainder-of-season Federal officials announced on Thursday that water will be cut off to farmers in the Klamath Basin for the rest of the irrigation season. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:58:10 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-18/feds-cut-water-off-to-klamath-farmers-for-remainder-of-season Erik Neumann /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-06-17/as-the-klamath-basin-faces-another-dry-year-the-effects-are-far-reaching The Klamath Basin has been plagued by drought and a lack of water for years, and issues persist. The effects are far-reaching for tribes, ranchers, farmers, waterfowl advocates, and people who rely on residential wells. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:36:36 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-06-17/as-the-klamath-basin-faces-another-dry-year-the-effects-are-far-reaching Elizabeth Castillo, Dave Miller /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-12/klamath-river-salmon-run-celebrates-its-19th-year The annual Salmon Run returns for its 19th year on Thursday. Thu, 12 May 2022 13:27:25 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-12/klamath-river-salmon-run-celebrates-its-19th-year Jane Vaughan /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-11/endangered-fish-and-waterfowl-find-refuge-at-the-klamath-basins-lakeside-farms The marsh is part of an innovative restoration project at Lakeside Farms. It’s a hopeful demonstration of cooperation in a region that has seen bitter fights between tribes, farmers, and wildlife advocates over who gets scarce water. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:23:07 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-11/endangered-fish-and-waterfowl-find-refuge-at-the-klamath-basins-lakeside-farms Juliet Grable /politics-government/2022-04-26/water-is-the-lifeblood-of-oregonians-how-will-the-next-governor-manage-a-future-of-drought The Klamath Basin provides a cautionary tale for Oregon about the need to plan more intentionally and sustainably with its shrinking water supply. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:39:23 GMT /politics-government/2022-04-26/water-is-the-lifeblood-of-oregonians-how-will-the-next-governor-manage-a-future-of-drought Alex Schwartz