Klamath Tribes Critical of Secretary Bernhardt’s Visit

Klamath Tribes Critical of Secretary Bernhardt’s Visit

On the afternoon of July 7th, 2020 the Klamath Tribes were notified that Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt would be in Klamath Falls on the morning of July 9th. We were told he wanted to meet with leadership from the Klamath Tribes, Yurok Tribe, Hoopa Valley Tribe, and Karuk Tribe and that we should limit our delegation to two individuals. We were also informed…

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Court Denies Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Just Compensation Claims in Water Takings Case

Court Denies Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Just Compensation Claims in Water Takings Case

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in favor of the United States in the long-running lawsuit titled Baley v. United States, commonly known as the Klamath Project water “Takings Case.” The plaintiff water users sought just compensation for taking of their water rights in 2001 when the United States re-allocated irrigation water to threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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