Herald and News,
Letter to the Editor
November 8, 2009 by
Robert
Manasco, Los Molinos, Calif
I have recently spent a great deal of
time reviewing the issue of the Klamath River dams
removal and am confused on why this project is
attempting to secure funds for removal of the dams prior
to full studies on the expected results.
It has been reported in Yreka that the blue green
algae is not a problem, the river originates from water
in shallow streams and lakes and how do they know that
removing the dams will do anything to restore the loss
of salmon?
We must remember that the dams are located in the
upper 30-plus miles and do nothing to restrict salmon
passage in the lower 270-plus miles.
As I review the proposed agreement, I feel that all
of the immunities provided to the signatories are no
more than an escape route for the special interest
groups proposing this action.
It appears to me that California is so ashamed of its
support that it hides the $250 million in a Safe
Drinking Water and Storage Act AB 752.
Steve Kandra a Klamath area farmer has been quoted as
saying “we’re working darn hard to save these
communities. I don’t think anyone is going to accept
elimination of one community over the other.”
I agree with his statement so let’s not forget
Siskiyou County, Copco Lake residents and sportsmen who
have spent a lifetime in the area.
Robert Manasco
Los Molinos, Calif
