Public Notices
Road Closures
Lakeview Road Closure Extension
When: April 15, 2025 – further notice
What: As authorized by the License Surrender Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2022, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) 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. Due to an active construction zone, a 1.1-mile section of Lakeview Road owned by KRRC was temporarily closed for public safety through April 15, 2025. In order to proceed with necessary restoration work, this closure is being extended to ensure public safety as the area remains an active work zone. We will provide further notice when public use is permissible.
Where: Lakeview Road is closed for 1.1 miles uphill from the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery location (just past Lakeview Bridge).
Questions: Please direct all questions, comments, and concerns to the Klamath River Renewal corporation at: info@klamathrenewal.org and/or 510-560-5079.
John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dam Road – Road Closure Extension
When: December 31, 2024 – April 15, 2025
What: As authorized by the License Surrender Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2022, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) performed necessary construction work related to the drawdown and deconstruction of the J.C. Boyle Dam and Powerhouse. Beginning on January 2, 2024, John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dam Road were temporarily closed for public safety due to an active construction zone. This closure is extended until at least April 15 while the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and KRRC install protective measures to ensure public safety and restoration success.
Where: John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dam Road are both closed at their respective junctions on Highway 66.
Questions: Please direct KRRC related questions to info@klamathrenewal.org and/or 510-560-5079. For BLM related questions, the public can call the BLM Klamath Falls Field Office at 541-883-6916.
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
- Groundwater Wells: Copco Summer Residents
- 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
- John Boyle Powerhouse Road and John Boyle Dm Road Closure: January 2, 2024 – December 31, 2024
- Lakeview Road Closure Extension: December 31, 2024 – April 15, 2025
- Lakeview Road Closure: December 15, 2023 – December 31, 2024
- 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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