"Biblical" plague of grasshoppers reveals unintended consequences of a de-watered landscape

"Biblical" plague of grasshoppers reveals unintended consequences of a de-watered landscape

KLAMATH BASIN - For several weeks now, as the morning cool turns to the heat of the day, vast swarms of voracious grasshoppers have been pouring out of the dry, largely barren Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge into the surrounding irrigated farm fields around Merrill and Tulelake.  Concerns are growing that crop damage could extend into the millions of dollars.

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Klamath County Public Works Projects for Week of May 14

Klamath County Public Works Projects for Week of May 14

Klamath County Public Works will be working on the following major work items the week of May 14 (Monday through Thursday): Grinding asphalt from two bridges on Stateline Road between Gaines Road and Highway 39. Asphalt patching on Stateline Road starting at Hatfield and continuing 2 miles east of Highway 39.

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