Klamath Falls, Ore. – While it’s still several months away from the start of irrigation season, Klamath Project farmers and ranchers are already keeping an eye on mountain snow pack levels. Snow in the mountains is like money in the ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Electric bills for farmers on the Klamath Project are more than 2000% higher than they were 13 years ago. But, a meeting is coming up in Klamath Falls to address that problem. Getting irrigation water isn’t ...
Klamath Project irrigators have filed lawsuits challenging new federal limits on water supplies. Tricia Hill of the Klamath Water Users Association believes a new biological opinion sets aside too much water for endangered fish. “Quit using the Klamath Project as ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Irrigation water is now flowing to farms and ranches on the Klamath Project. Water began flowing down the ‘A’ canal Tuesday afternoon. “It feels great.” Noted Gene Souza of the Klamath Irrigation District. “It’s a great ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Despite above average mountain snowpack levels, Klamath Project farmers will still need to stretch their irrigation supplies this summer. The mountains above Upper Klamath Lake have 123% of average snowpack for March 25th. “The bad news ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Work is nearing completion on a document that aims to balance the water needs of both endangered species, and irrigators on the Klamath Project. Science is now being reviewed for a document focusing on the water ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Drought conditions will leave boaters high and dry at two reservoirs in northern California this Memorial Day weekend. Water is being drawn down at the Copco and Iron Gate Reservoirs. “It’s already begun at Copco, the ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – This has been a very busy week for water issues in the Klamath Basin, but there are still more questions than answers. Irrigation season in the Klamath Basin normally gets underway April 1st. But this year, ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – After more than a month of deliberation, a federal judge has handed down a ruling on how water in the Klamath Basin should be handled this summer. Judge William Orrick issued his decision late Monday, ruling ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – This is a critical week for water users on the Klamath Project. Klamath Basin farmers still aren’t sure just when the water will start flowing, or how much they’ll get. April 1st is usually a target ...