Klamath County seeks public comment on Strategic Plan draft

Klamath County seeks public comment on Strategic Plan draft

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Over the last several months, the Klamath County Commissioners and a special committee have been working with community members to develop a new five-year strategic plan.

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Closure Order lifted adding to Labor Day recreation opportunities

Closure Order lifted adding to Labor Day recreation opportunities

ALTURAS, Calif. —Labor Day Weekend has once again arrived, heralding to many their last chance to get out and enjoy all that nature provides. While outdoor recreation demand soars everywhere, firefighters are also grappling with the most acres burned on the Modoc National Forest since 1910.

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PacifiCorp to close most of its recreation areas in Northwest in response to COVID-19 public health emergency

PacifiCorp to close most of its recreation areas in Northwest in response to COVID-19 public health emergency

PORTLAND, Ore. — In response to stay-at-home directives during the COVID-19 public health emergency, PacifiCorp is closing most of its recreation sites in Oregon, Washington, and California until further notice.

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COMMENTARY: Klamath Tribes is Being Held to a Different Standard than the other Participants. Why?

COMMENTARY: Klamath Tribes is Being Held to a Different Standard than the other Participants. Why?

Commentary by, Don Gentry, Chairman of the Klamath Tribes

The Klamath Tribes acknowledge the efforts, facilitated by the Department of Interior, to provide opportunity to develop solutions to the Klamath Basin’s ongoing water and fisheries battles.

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Lower Water Levels Will Impact Recreation at Copco and Iron Gate Reservoirs

Lower Water Levels Will Impact Recreation at Copco and Iron Gate Reservoirs

Klamath Falls, Ore. —PacifiCorp is advising those who use Copco and Iron Gate reservoirs for recreation to expect impacts from lower reservoir levels, including the closure of boat ramps over the Memorial Day weekend.

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OPRD Seeks to Fill Two ATV Advisory Committee Positions

OPRD Seeks to Fill Two ATV Advisory Committee Positions

Salem, Ore. - The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is recruiting volunteers for two positions within the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee (ATV-AC). These successful candidates will also serve on the ATV Grant Subcommittee.

Current vacancies include active representatives within the following disciplines:
> Class II ATV Representative (Sand rails and four wheel drive vehicles, such as Jeeps, trucks and SUVs)
> Class III ATV Representative (Off-road motorcycles)

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