Klamath River Basin News

California Rancher Receives National Excellence in Conservation Award

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) presented its 2004 Excellence in Conservation Award to California rancher Michael J. Byrne, who was recognized during the NRCS Honor Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., June 25th.

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Listen to the USDA Radio Interview with Byrne.

Grain field in the Klamath Basin. (OR)

USDA Releases Additional $7.3 Million for the Klamath Basin and a Report on Partnership Conservation Accomplishments

April 23, 2004 — USDA released an additional $7.3 million to assist producers in the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California and a new NRCS report, "Partnership Accomplishments — Conservation in the Klamath Basin," that outlines conservation successes of local producers in the face of water shortages resulting from drought and the impacts of the Endangered Species Act. The additional funds will help accelerate implementation of practical, common sense water conservation practices on the ground.

NRCS and local conservation districts help farmers and ranchers develop conservation plans that address natural resource concerns, including conserving water and managing nutrients, pests and invasive plant species.