Rep. Huffman Applauds Signing of Historic Klamath Agreement

April 06, 2016

Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Huffman (D-San Rafael) will speak at the signing of the historic Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, along with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Interior Deputy Secretary Michael Connor, Governor of California Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Governor of Oregon Kate Brown. In response to this momentous step towards restoring one of the West Coast’s most iconic rivers, Congressman Huffman released the following statement:

“Today’s signing of this new agreement to tear out the Klamath River’s aging hydropower dams is truly a reflection of all the hard work done by tribal, fishing and environmental communities, who have fought tirelessly to tear down these dams and bring the Klamath River, along with it once famous salmon runs, back to life.

‘Tearing out the four dams on the Klamath will be a huge leap forward for the river. It will open up hundreds of miles of salmon spawning habitat, get rid of shallow reservoirs that trap warm water and cause algae blooms, and help finally repair a long stream of injustices to the tribes and communities along the river. I am thrilled I could be part of this historic event towards rebuilding the Klamath River.”

Congressman Huffman represents a key part of the lower Klamath River Basin, including several tribes, and has been very active on pushing for congressional action on the Klamath settlement. You can read more about his work here, and read his op-ed on the topic here. 

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