Klamath Reservoir Drawdown Begins
The world’s largest dam removal project takes another step forward as the reservoirs behind Iron Gate and JC Boyle Dams begin to be drained
Dam Removal on the Klamath: Reflections on How We Got here
By Ann Willis When I first set foot in the Klamath watershed as a scientist back in 2008, dam removal seemed little more than a dream. An official decision had not yet been made by the Department of the Interior about whether dam removal was in the best interest of...
The Bay Delta and Yuba: Native American Tribes, Water Rights, and Cultural Uses
“First in time, first in right….” –Doctrine of prior appropriation The “first in time, first in right” principle didn’t apply to California’s first people, and it still doesn’t apply today. The principle of “prior appropriation” meant that water was to be used and...
The Yuba River and the Bay Delta: A Vital Connection for Salmon
The Yuba River and the Bay Delta are connected by more than water. They are also linked by the migration of salmon, which depend on both habitats for their survival. These fish provide food, recreation, and cultural value for millions of Californians. The spring-run...