SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) continues to issue citations to individuals for violations related to unlawful suction dredging.
Suction dredging is harmful to native fish and wildlife habitat, making it difficult for native species to thrive and creating favorable conditions for invasive species.
On June 24, 2026, CDFW officers patrolled the Klamath River near Happy Camp, citing one individual for unlawfully possessing a suction dredge in closed state waters, a violation of California Fish and Game Code (FGC) section 5653(e). The dredge was seized as evidence. Officers used a helicopter and…
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