Collection: Klamath Basin Water Dispute: Correspondence

Content Description

Miscellaneous correspondence and documentation on the Klamath Basin Water Crisis of 2001.

Dates

Creation: 2001

Biographical / Historical

Klamath Water Crisis occurred in 2001 after an extreme drought. The Bureau of Reclamation failed to supply water to the local farmers, keeping it in Upper Klamath Lake to protect the habitat of the endangered suckerfish. This action caused protests from the affected farmers, whose land and livelihood were at risk. Protesters tried to force open the irrigation head gates, after the Bureau of Reclamation had them welded shut. The Crisis events received national media attention.

Extent

1 folder ([describe boxes, items, etc. here])

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Klamath Water Crisis occurred in 2001, after an extreme drought. The Bureau of Reclamation failed to supply water to the local farmers, keeping it in Upper Klamath Lake to protect the habitat of the endangered suckerfish. Collection contains miscellaneous correspondence and documentation on the Klamath Basin Water Crisis of 2001.