The Klamath River was once the third largest salmon-producing river on the West Coast. It was the life force of the Native Americans who relied on it for its generous abundance of salmon and trout. The name “Klamath” was derived from the Indian word “Tlamatl” which means “swiftness” in the Chinook language. . . The construction of PacifiCorp’s hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River contributed in part to the decline in salmon and steelhead abundance, fishing opportunity, and water quality throughout the Klamath Basin. These detrimental impacts led to uncertainties in PacifiCorp’s ability to meet long term regulatory compliance standards. Ultimately, willing stakeholders in the Klamath Basin came to an agreement, called the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA). Part of this agreement includes the removal of four mainstem dams - Iron Gate, Copco 1, Copco 2, and JC Boyle. -- https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/habitat-conservation/klamath-river-basin ... See more
