Public Notices
Groundwater Wells
Copco Summer Residents
We know some residents may be returning to Copco for the warmer months. If any Copco summer residents notice any issues related to their groundwater well production as a result of reservoir drawdown, please contact KRRC directly at info@klamathrenewal.org or 510-560-5079.
While scientific analysis suggests that very few existing groundwater wells around Copco were hydrologically linked to the reservoir, some wells may have experienced production impacts after reservoir drawdown. Should any resident notice impacts to their well production, KRRC will coordinate directly with the resident to ensure temporary safe drinking water.
Road Closures
John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dm Road Closure
When: January 2, 2024 – December 31, 2024
What: As authorized by the License Surrender Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2022, the Renewal Corporation performed necessary construction work related to the drawdown of the J.C. Boyle, Copco, and Iron Gate reservoirs in January 2024 and removal of the four Lower Klamath Project hydroelectric dams later that year. Beginning on January 2, 2024, John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dm Road were temporarily closed for public safety due to an active construction zone.
Where: John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dm Road are both closed at their respective junctions on Highway 66.
Questions: Please direct all questions, comments, and concerns to Ren Brownell, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation’s Public Information Officer, at: ren@klamathrenewal.org and/or 530-670-0016
Lakeview Road Closure
When: December 15, 2023 – December 31, 2024
What: As authorized by the License Surrender Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2022, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation performed necessary construction work related to the drawdown of the J.C. Boyle, Copco, and Iron Gate reservoirs in January 2024 and removal the four Lower Klamath Project hydroelectric dams later that year. Beginning on December 15, a 1.1-mile section of Lakeview Road was temporarily closed for public safety due to an active construction zone.
Where: Lakeview Road is temporarily closed between the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and 1.1 miles east of Iron Gate Fish Hatchery.
Questions: Please direct all questions, comments, and concerns to Ren Brownell, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation’s Public Information Officer, at: ren@klamathrenewal.org and/or 530-670-0016.
Recreation Site Closures
- October 30, 2023: Permanent Closure of Mallard Cove – The Mallard Cove recreation site on Copco Reservoir was permanently closed on October 30, 2023. No camping, day use, or boat access is permitted following the closure.
- September 8, 2023: Permanent Closure of Pioneer Park East and Pioneer Park West – The Pioneer Park East and Pioneer Park West recreation sites at J.C. Boyle Reservoir were permanently closed on September 8, 2023. No camping, day use, or boat access is permitted following the closure.
- May 12, 2023: Early Closures of Recreation Sites along Copco Road – Due to public safety concerns, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) accelerated the closure schedule for certain recreation sites.
The following recreation sites at Copco Reservoir were closed on May 12, 2023: Copco Cove.
The following recreation sites at Iron Gate Reservoir were closed on May 12, 2023: Fall Creek, Jenny Creek, Wanaka Springs, Camp Creek, Juniper Point, Overlook Point, Mirror Point, and Long Gulch.
Archived Public Notices
- Copco No. 1 Dam – Drilling and Blasting Activities: March 2024
- Construction Blasts at J.C. Boyle Dam in Mid-January to Initiate Reservoir Drawdown: January 2024
- Reservoir Drawdown Update: December 2023
- Copco Reservoir Level Cycling: November 2023
- Copco Reservoir Level Cycling: September – October 2023
- Roadway Maintenance – Copco Road: June 2023 – Roadway maintenance will be conducted by Klamath River Renewal Corporation contractors between mileposts 3 to 8 along Copco Road (between Ager Bridge and Lakeview Bridge) beginning on June 19, 2023 and concluding on June 2023. No road closures are anticipated; however, delays and increased traffic are expected. Please be advised that flaggers will be stationed at the areas where maintenance is occurring.
- March 19 & 20, 2018: KRRC Informational Meetings – KRRC is hosting informational meetings on the Klamath River Renewal Project, which involves the removal of four hydroelectric dams—JC Boyle, Copco 1 & 2, and Iron Gate— and the restoration of formerly inundated lands. An introductory presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
- November 7, 8, & 9 2017: KRRC Open Houses – KRRC is hosting a series of three informational Open House meetings on the Klamath River Renewal Project, which involves the removal of four hydroelectric dams—JC Boyle, Copco 1 & 2, and Iron Gate—and the restoration of formerly inundated lands.
If you need a copy of a notice in Spanish or Hmong, please contact us directly with your name and we will provide a translation: info@klamathrenewal.org
Si necesita una copia de un aviso en español o hmong, contáctenos directamente con su nombre y le proporcionaremos una traducción: info@klamathrenewal.org
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