How do we know whether current habitat conditions will support the return of salmon to the Upper Basin given that they haven’t occupied those waters for nearly 100 years?
Extensive habitat restoration work in the upper Klamath basin has been underway that will benefit these fish, as well as the federally-listed shortnose and Lost River suckers. A study recently conducted by the U.S. Geological Service, Oregon State University, and the Service suggests that current conditions in Upper Klamath Lake would support the restoration of salmon (Maule et al. 2007).
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