Even in the fairgrounds parking lot near Linman Hall one could feel the pressure of the announcement that accompanied the KWUA 2021 Operations Meeting. Though the morning was sunny with a cool breeze, it was quiet and the air felt heavy and still. Inside the hall was no better. People and chairs were spaced appropriately
For years, the Basin has been profiled as “only producing” one or two crops, with little to no nutritional value. Let’s bust this myth. The Klamath Basin is built for production, with high altitudes, rich well-drained soils and (when allowed) abundant natural water resources. The short growing season makes production focused & structured, with close
This is a time of year when farmers and ranchers all over the Klamath Basin are gearing up water their fields and crops. Stakes are removed from wheel lines, irrigation districts like KID are priming the ditches, and the fields seem to come alive with action as solid set is laid out. Not this year.
On March 15th, Oregon Humanities streamed a virtual discussion about the Klamath Basin called “Consider This on the Klamath Basin“. If you’re not familiar with Oregon Humanities, it’s an organization that “has invited Oregonians to talk, listen, connect, and reflect together.” Considering we’re in the midst of a drought, salmon and sucker fish populations are
It’s official – the Klamath Basin is in a drought. On their March 9th agenda, the Klamath County Board of Commissioners had “Drought Declaration” as one of their items. With little snow this winter and moving into spring with little moisture, it’s obvious the Klamath Basin is in a drought. But protocol is protocol and
