Today: Governor Kate Brown, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Tribal Leaders and Owner of Klamath River Dams to Announce Historic Agreement in Virtual Event
Parties to announce key development in ambitious salmon restoration project
Governor Kate Brown, California Governor Gavin Newsom, leaders of the Karuk and Yurok Tribes, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and PacifiCorp today will discuss efforts to advance the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River to address declines in fish populations, improve river health and renew Tribal communities and cultures.
The parties will meet during a virtual event that will be streamed at the California Governor’s YouTube channel here.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. PST
WHO: Leaders of parties to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, which sets the terms for removal of the four Klamath River dams.
LIVESTREAM: California Governor YouTube channel.
CONTACT: Harry Esteve, DEQ, 503-951-3856, esteve.harry@deq.state.or.us
