April 16, 2024 3:05 a.m.

On Monday, Second District Congressman Cliff Bentz introduced legislation he said is aimed at protecting agricultural producers in the Klamath Basin because of the dam removal.

Bentz said, “This bill builds upon the promises made by parties to the agreement entered into regarding dam removal and species restoration, all intended to shield farmers from the adverse effects of dam removal”. Bentz said, “The legislation also ensures that the Department of the Interior remains accountable, preventing the transfer of river infrastructure unrelated to irrigation costs onto hardworking farmers”.

Bentz said the legislation also tackles regulatory challenges posed by species habitat expansion while bolstering efforts to transport water to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuse, reaffirming commitments made to farmers and ranchers.