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CHILOQUIN, Ore. — C’waam (Lost River sucker) and koptu (shortnose sucker) are two species of fish unique to Upper Klamath Basin, and both were once a plentiful food source for the Klamath Tribes. However, in the last 50 years, the population of these fish has been decimated from degradation of their habitat, the rivers they spawn in, and the lakes where they live.
Read MoreASHLAND, Ore. - The historic drinking water tub at Tub Springs Wayside about 20 miles southeast of Ashland is closed due to water quality concerns. The wayside remains open.
Read MoreWater quality report for Upper Klamath Lake and Upper Klamath River for June 28, 2019 as provided by the US Geological Survey, Klamath Falls Office.
Read MoreWater quality report for Upper Klamath Lake and Upper Klamath River for June 21, 2019 as provided by the US Geological Survey, Klamath Falls Office.
Read MoreWater quality report of the Upper Klamath River for June 13, 2019 as provided by the US Geological Survey, Klamath Falls Office.
Read MoreCommentary 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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