NRCS Oregon Activities in the Klamath River Basin

Williamson River Delta Restoration Project

The purpose of the Williamson River Delta Restoration Project is to restore and maintain the natural ecological functions of the delta, to increase habitats essential to the endangered Lost River and shortnose suckers and other aquatic species, as well as improve ecological functions of the uplands for wildlife.

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Final Williamson River Environmental Impact Statement (21 MB)
Williamson River Delta Restoration Project Record of Decision (59 KB)

Klamath Basin Conservation Planning Assessment

The Klamath Basin Conservation Districts in Oregon and California requested Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assistance in developing a strategy to mitigate the impacts of drought on agriculture in the Klamath Basin. The request for planning assistance was triggered by a drought in 2001, impacts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) listings, and the ensuing elimination of irrigation water during the growing season to over 1,300 farmers.

Conservation Districts Goal and Objectives

The primary goal of the Klamath Basin Conservation Districts is to achieve a reliable water supply for agriculture. The core objectives of the Conservation Districts are to:

• Decrease water demand
• Increase water storage
• Improve water quality
• Develop fish and wildlife habitat

For additional information on activities in the Klamath River Basin go to the National Klamath Basin Special Report.

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