/tags/klamath-basin Klamath Basin 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/2024-09-16/up-to-55-000-birds-have-died-in-the-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak The outbreak of avian botulism at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge has killed tens of thousands of migratory birds this summer. Conservation groups are waiting for cold weather to stop it. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:25:09 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-16/up-to-55-000-birds-have-died-in-the-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak Erik Neumann /wildlife/2024-08-30/estimated-20-000-migratory-birds-have-died-so-far-in-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak Increased water allocation to the Klamath Basin wildlife refuges is helping mitigate a summer botulism outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of migratory birds. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:30:52 GMT /wildlife/2024-08-30/estimated-20-000-migratory-birds-have-died-so-far-in-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak Juliet Grable /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-17/klamath-wildlife-refuges-battle-suspected-botulism-and-bird-flu-outbreak A combination of botulism and bird flu has led to estimates of thousands of birds dying in the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Complex this summer. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:09:05 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-17/klamath-wildlife-refuges-battle-suspected-botulism-and-bird-flu-outbreak Juliet Grable /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-31/threatened-bull-trout-in-the-klamath-basin-thriving-after-30-years-of-conservation-work Bull trout have populated the Klamath Basin for thousands of years. But, they’ve nearly been wiped out by competition from non-native fish. The 30-year recovery of this trout is proving to be a rare success story among endangered species. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:28:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-31/threatened-bull-trout-in-the-klamath-basin-thriving-after-30-years-of-conservation-work Roman Battaglia /food-and-agriculture/2024-04-16/water-managers-announce-2024-allocations-for-klamath-basin-agriculture The federal Bureau of Reclamation announced its initial water supply allocation for Klamath Basin farmers yesterday. Despite average snowpack in the region, the projected supply still isn’t enough to meet agricultural demands. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:22:08 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2024-04-16/water-managers-announce-2024-allocations-for-klamath-basin-agriculture Roman Battaglia /wildfire/2024-02-27/federal-government-allocates-38-million-to-klamath-basin-other-parts-of-oregon-for-wildfire-funding The federal government has allocated $38 million in wildfire funding to three areas of high risk in Oregon. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:25:04 GMT /wildfire/2024-02-27/federal-government-allocates-38-million-to-klamath-basin-other-parts-of-oregon-for-wildfire-funding Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-14/klamath-irrigators-tribes-sign-conservation-agreement-interior-pledges-72-million-for-basin The U.S. Department of the Interior announced more than $72 million for the Klamath Basin on Wednesday. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:25:20 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-14/klamath-irrigators-tribes-sign-conservation-agreement-interior-pledges-72-million-for-basin Erik Neumann /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-18/things-have-to-change-big-decision-looms-as-klamath-basin-ranchers-tribes-battle-over-water-and-salmon Salmon populations in the Scott and Shasta rivers have crashed, so state officials are about to restrict irrigation again. And the controversial rules may even become permanent. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:00:33 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-18/things-have-to-change-big-decision-looms-as-klamath-basin-ranchers-tribes-battle-over-water-and-salmon Rachel Becker /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