The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Klamath Drainage District (KDD) a $1,000,000 project grant under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance program (CFDA 15.664) to conduct a feasibility analysis for hydrologically reconnecting the Klamath River to the historic Lower Klamath Lake. This effort aims to restore critical wetland habitat in the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, which has been severely impacted by drought and water management challenges in the Klamath Basin. The feasibility analysis is part of a collaborative restoration plan being developed with partners across the public and private sectors, including tribes, state and federal agencies, irrigation districts, landowners, and conservation organizations. The goal is to identify a viable approach to enhancing water management and habitat connectivity in the region to better support wildlife, agriculture, and ecosystem function.
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