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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
⚖️ Environmental Concerns The use of rotenone in the Klamath River Basin has raised concerns about its impact on other aquatic life, including endangered salmon populations. It can also harm invertebrates and amphibians. “It is estimated that a 160-pound person would have to drink about 23,000 gallons of rotenone-treated water […]
Report on Estimate of MortalityReport Number AFWO-01-03 In September 2002, a devastating fish die-off occurred in the lower Klamath River, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and other agencies. This article aims to provide an overview of the die-off and highlight the significant presence of older fish […]
A population of anadromous sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) may have occurred historically above Iron Gate Dam. Parties coming in from Keno state that the run of salmon in the Klamath River this year is the heaviest it has [sic] ever known. There are millions of the fish below the falls […]
by Sharon Lerner REPUBLISH: ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. When you bite into a piece of celery, there’s a fair chance that it will be coated with a thin film of a […]
James Lipke Obituary James “Jim” Lipke passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024 in Yreka. He was 73 years old. Jim was born on April 17, 1950 in Oakland to Harry and Eloise Lipke. He spent most of his youth growing up in Forks of Salmon with his parents and […]
The recent arrest report confirms Siskiyou County law enforcement’s commitment to our safety. Their teamwork is essential. We can help by reporting anything suspicious and supporting community safety efforts. Let’s continue to make Siskiyou County a great place. Siskiyou County Arrest Report: Key Statistics Total Number of Bookings: Arresting Agencies: […]
– PRESS RELEASE –April 22nd, 2024 The annual celebration of Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of the natural world, as well as to consider what efforts we can make to better care for the places we call home. In Siskiyou County especially, we are blessed […]
The Klamath Project Drought Response Agency’s 2024 program is open to owners of small-acre parcels (less than 4 acres) for participation in a no-irrigation initiative. Interested parties are invited to submit their applications for small-acre parcels directly to the District. Eligibility for the program requires that landowners refrain from using water from […]
Dog owners in California are reminded to take precautions to protect their pets from Salmon Poisoning Disease. Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen only in dogs after they eat certain types of raw or cold smoked fish like trout and salmon that are infected with a bacteria-like […]
Kids Day Festival at Bel Air Park in Weed was the place to be for every Siskiyou County child and family. The park was filled with games, crafts, raffles, music, food, and shows all aimed for kids and it was all free. Steve Bryan with Siskiyou Family Community Resource Collaborative […]