Klamath Riverkeeper eNews October 17, 2008

Klamath Riverkeeper eNews October 17th, 2008

Headlines & Action Alerts

Public Hearings Begin on Dams' Water Quality
Join KRK for an Upper Klamath Basin Tour
LNG Pipeline Hearings
PacifICorp Takes Hit from Regulators
Salmon Fishermen Apply for Disaster Relief
Gov. Terminates Endangered Fish
LNG Pipeline Raises Doubts

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Public Hearings on Dams' Water Quality Begin!
October 20th-29th, 2008

Water Samples from Iron Gate Reservoir [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jb2guu489eNoQQtYTBpFiHp8wwQrn-No0o1ilJL_Exz3cW0ZesVDB1mzLHaJV9p8HV_3M_tv3buYntLvZ3Zz7iqtzsGj_oCXIrjOuU4SqwdnH7oKTt2fD3xk2jMcFw-t3P3dS5r6fTCBMeyENyhZbye]

For the last 4 years PacifiCorp's Klamath dams have created one of
the worst toxic algae problems ever recorded. This month, the State
Water Board will decide if the dams get a clean water permit, or if they get removed.
Help us fill these meetings with people speaking up for clean water and dam removal
on the Klamath! >> more info [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jb2guu489eNoQQtYTBpFiHp8wwQrn-No0o1ilJL_Exz3cW0ZesVDB1mzLHaJV9p8HV_3M_tv3buYntLvZ3Zz7iqtzsGj_oCXIrjOuU4SqwdnH7oKTt2fD3xk2jMcFw-t3P3dS5r6fTCBMeyENyhZbye]
Eureka, Ca - Oct. 20th, 1:30-3:30 pm
Klamath, Ca - Oct. 20th, 6-8 pm
Orleans, Ca - Oct. 21st, 12-2 pm
Yreka, Ca - Oct. 21st, 6-8 pm
Sacramento, Ca - Oct. 29th, 3-6 pm
more meeting details [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jb2guu489eNoQQtYTBpFiHp8wwQrn-No0o1ilJL_Exz3cW0ZesVDB1mzLHaJV9p8HV_3M_tv3buYntLvZ3Zz7iqtzsGj_oCXIrjOuU4SqwdnH7oKTt2fD3xk2jMcFw-t3P3dS5r6fTCBMeyENyhZbye]
talking points for the hearings [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JbMAEgWk1snDfUFdCRl_DpdyrAadE9Wjqs5aiQBUJX_4wBTy1wHuSbXcDqFUIqhVBraFgrxjoGiqIyg8Aa8JzovY7wwkW-P9mjgMJcJNdx2V_9wZKcyOqyXF9fczBJDi4NyKCrsuYvpihne_qXyiuMs]
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The Upper Klamath Basin: Water Wars & World Class Birds Tour
October 25th, 2008
Ken Morrish Photography [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jb3TtPNdCdd0o4PDiEMjwUeEl4toldyjTMp-2GjDtKRkshwAv1S2QuZJdbT0pXSUQtGa7XWKiR9b4NbS9CDDQqUAX0pTvkLPRHaEnSDN4Aq8GnyztPWqYsAyXQ9hZBHx5Y=]

The Upper Klamath Basin is a world-class birding destination as well as
a backdrop for the West's wildest water wars. Join Klamath Riverkeeper
for a guided tour of the Upper Klamath's most compelling places.>> more info [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jb3TtPNdCdd0o4PDiEMjwUeEl4toldyjTMp-2GjDtKRkshwAv1S2QuZJdbT0pXSUQtGa7XWKiR9b4NbS9CDDQqUAX0pTvkLPRHaEnSDN4Aq8GnyztPWqYsAyXQ9hZBHx5Y=]
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Public Hearings on Southern Oregon LNG Pipeline
October 27th-30th

Liquefied Natural Gas facility [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JZZ0w9I0bXRh7kQPUIWc75yq0mtDhMXJQ-W_LjlC2z73YaowHkl9T-zDU0hn6Gc0yIDzJ6JbEoPfh73y0Ot6m9bLQK9_0Cb1wDdB-bEBN6X2qOLALft_lkzIsPEMdeno6w=]

FERC is gathering public comments on the gas terminal and 200+ mile pipeline which
would use eminent domain to cut a 75+
foot swath across private property and vital fish habitat from the Coos
Bay area to the California border, crossing the Umpqua, Rogue, and
Klamath rivers numerous times. Join commercial fishermen,
private property owners, and river enthusiasts in saying NO to the
California pipeline! >> more info [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JZZ0w9I0bXRh7kQPUIWc75yq0mtDhMXJQ-W_LjlC2z73YaowHkl9T-zDU0hn6Gc0yIDzJ6JbEoPfh73y0Ot6m9bLQK9_0Cb1wDdB-bEBN6X2qOLALft_lkzIsPEMdeno6w=]
North Bend - Oct 27th, 6:30-10 pm
Roseburg - Oct 28th, 6:30-10:00 pm
Medford - Oct 29th, 6:30-10:00 Klamath Falls - Oct 30th, 6:30-10pm
meeting details [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JZZ0w9I0bXRh7kQPUIWc75yq0mtDhMXJQ-W_LjlC2z73YaowHkl9T-zDU0hn6Gc0yIDzJ6JbEoPfh73y0Ot6m9bLQK9_0Cb1wDdB-bEBN6X2qOLALft_lkzIsPEMdeno6w=]
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Dear Dan,
The first hearings on the Klamath dams' water quality permit are on Monday in Klamath
and Eureka! They'll be in Yreka and Orleans on Tuesday, and in Sacramento on the
29th. Please come to these hearings if you can, and bring your friends! I've just
posted talking points you can print out and bring with you [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JbMAEgWk1snDfUFdCRl_DpdyrAadE9Wjqs5aiQBUJX_4wBTy1wHuSbXcDqFUIqhVBraFgrxjoGiqIyg8Aa8JzovY7wwkW-P9mjgMJcJNdx2V_9wZKcyOqyXF9fczBJDi4NyKCrsuYvpihne_qXyiuMs]
and more background info can be found on our action alert.
It is especially important to get folks out and filling up these meeting rooms who
have experienced Klamath water quality issues. Fishermen, rafters, kayakers, swimmers,
and Tribal members - this is you!! Please contact me if you want to carpool, or
if driving costs may stop you from coming out for these important events. See you
there!
Malena Marvin
Outreach and Science Director
Klamath Riverkeeper
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Dam Owner PacifiCorp Takes Hit From Regulators

California water quality
regulators have said they believe an application from the owner of the
Klamath River dams, which was looking to operate the hydropower project
with only minor changes in the future, doesn't fit state law. The State Water Resources
Control Board's staff on Tuesday said that Pacificorp's application isn't legally
feasible. The regulators said in a
notice to prepare an environmental impact report that they would
instead review a number of other alternatives to determine if they will
improve water quality in the troubled river, and bring that before the
public. Eureka Times-Standard - 10/2/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JZmZYYUMrWN3QlqIA3E4oSqD5c-eH37ASge7997AHCzwidYqAXDGMNPXs-ixdYcjMbzPPNYcSGJ-6Yg9Nj0KvSHWzSzSWaEjr3ChhcszUJFnDQoCmbcKoUJ7lij9EgL4MNFDpH-cNkRXA==]
| Independent Media - 9/30/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JaA9MnC4hYEAkE-VpvSOe8OD3b_OOW-O2Az5Dq66OKnZCIkK9PvLLUA8dgvlcu6eI7C95pW5ICpFNsNVvMEzCFr01kAlOE0pg_DRvxabW8ncLHMZHxm3xIVWPf49CtiALbHV7l1aczIWZCZ4ar6yel8CnkQkp_43qc=]
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Salmon Fishermen Apply For Disaster Relief

Five hundred West Coast salmon fishermen, processors and other
business people have applied for a portion of $170 million worth of
disaster relief aid.
The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission says it is processing
the aid applications and this week put the first checks in the mail.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat - 10/3/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JbVCkpYHoq9okcT5mZOcT_amLLF2l1U_OSXLdUT37DrOpxhPnqTxNnun5bM65uYiqN6Gm-T_aVux6Arcr02m5o-DJYbQD3trIA5sTwf6V7sxSAwr8Ajb3XWOVvMft-VUp1p3hRSZePZIfi3c5wWCt6bK1Fae11u5OyLiLBW1o0OHUt-TBTz6qX2wotJExdkkIpP7fv51rit0NZc4TFn141UOrqPHcDapB3s3JL56wq_YpCctVAw5nuO-HXTRlWClp8=]
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Schwartzenegger Terminates California Endangered Fish

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gushed about "green policies" and
"clean, green technology" Thursday when he gave the keynote address at
TechNet's "Growing Green Technology in California" forum. Ironically,
this was the same Schwarzenegger who last week engaged in a veto frenzy
of key environmental legislation, including landmark air pollution,
water recycling and fish protection bills. Independent Media - 10/9/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3Jaz91JcKYIFYwspocFc7hjIZtDXxPV5LiKEKDH9P3E_guXir9DD87s_lnslB1bhYH8Pxi1zuPyR3eMwBEMw5cdplTw7mWy7tF8GldEIJvVyly7velR3FYhDaxFkTu9KG8Cj8X9ssEGVu0Z5Eh329HX2rL3NdfPwqFE=]
Just how green California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is is definitely up for
debate. He has his moments of somewhat progressive policy, which he then dilutes
with moments of complete and utter ignorance. For example, when he signed California's
way overdue budget, he lined-out $3.1 million in funding from the Department of
Fish and Game (DFG) to restore salmon, steelhead and other endangered and threatened
species. Red, Green, and Blue - 9/29/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JYw-bDFZ3q6iaNWL-9-7cNXdPv9BHRDBpJ4UJe26S5CTH71DKSbHWzRaOwrVAeEDeWfXa5UJyei-DTMHqxespnwFeykZiuZrkugY2-X_L6AjBWP3ow9bCDMa_QebmFNqYp4KsnXoaZ-8v1mBsdFE4oQaMx0OZRHdQJxpZFCbxZY9jNJaDaKZe-W7hIh9Kxz3L1b2m336_bsBgk_MV6XA_JFMc_eHOQm58k=]
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LNG Pipeline Raises Doubts

More than 50 Upper Rogue residents brought lots of questions and some
controlled anger to a town hall meeting Wednesday held by
representatives of two companies proposing a liquefied natural gas
terminal in Coos Bay and a pipeline that would pass through the Upper
Rogue region on its way to Malin. Medford Mail Tribune - 9/25/08 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019kX4Grjy3JYHSdSA87RC4QqZsOiqjIJBReNYSsn2gxHS_dXTYJTcz-iEhUJMnN806isgl-kgJyxYlQgZ6KPWlGHP2ybNaVoPekKLHCZXJVWOR5VQZOdQacdBRGD7_UGwb6guDoou3iNKBQ51C9x23DARurwfuI7Scm4ZwsDE3O-j1a2VuNguVthcNgbVEa0ffYKeSippbUE=]
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