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Klamath Dams | Toxic Algae
In the not too distant past, the Klamath was a free-flowing river with clean water and world-class runs of wild Pacific salmon. Today, a series of dams owned and operated by Pacificorp has decimated salmon runs and polluted the river with toxic algae.
Klamath Riverkeeper is part of a diverse coalition using grassroots outreach and legal action to ensure these dams come down, and the Klamath River is restored. Learn more about Pacificorp's dams and the campaign to Un-Dam the Klamath...
Measured at levels up to 4000 times what the World Health Organization considers a moderate risk to human health, the algal toxins produced by Pacificorp's dams pose a serious public health threat to Klamath River communities. Learn more about Toxic Algae and Public Health...
- Dams & Algae: Frequently Asked Questions
- News articles and press releases on these issues
- The science and economics behind Klamath dam removal
- Send a Letter to the Editor! Dam removal talking points & contacts for LTEs