Fremont-Winema National Forest Christmas tree permits on sale

Fremont-Winema National Forest Christmas tree permits on sale

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – With the holiday season underway, Christmas tree permits for the Fremont-Winema National Forest are available through area vendors in Lake and Klamath counties, online through www.Recreation.gov or by contacting local Forest Service Offices.

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KDD Exercises state permit for diversion of water

KDD Exercises state permit for diversion of water

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday evening [4/15/21], the Klamath Drainage District (KDD) began deliveries of water after its Board of Supervisors voted to operate under its state permit. KDD acquired the permit from the Oregon Water Resources Department in 1977 for the use of live flow from the Klamath River for year-round irrigation like all other private irrigators on the river currently diverting.

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Obsidian collection postponed until offices reopen

Obsidian collection postponed until offices reopen

ALTURAS, Calif. - Permits will not be available for collection of obsidian from the four designated collection areas in the Warner Mountains and all obsidian collection will remain closed until further notice. All Forest Service offices in the Pacific Southwest Region remain closed due to the pandemic.

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Jordan Cove withdraws removal-fill permit application

Jordan Cove withdraws removal-fill permit application

SALEM, Ore. – The Jordan Cove Energy Project has withdrawn its application for a removal-fill permit. The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) was notified of the withdrawal in a letter from Jordan Cove. Oregon’s removal-fill permit rules allow applicants to withdraw an application at any time prior to the permit decision. DSL expected to make a decision Jan. 31 on Jordan Cove’s application, per the Department’s letter of Jan. 21. 

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