“We will laugh through the pain, We will sing in the pouring rain, And our voices,they will echo Throughout all days.” Philip Ray Garis, Jr., died on October 29, 2024, at 63 years old. Philip grew up in Northern Nevada and Moose Pass, Alaska where he learned to love fishing, […]
Scott Valley
Scott River Flow Surges Tenfold Amid Storm System – sufficient for coho and Chinook
FORT JONES, CA (November 22, 2024) – The Scott River has experienced a dramatic increase in water flow over the past 24 hours, with United States Geological Survey (USGS) gauge readings showing a surge from 218 cubic feet per second (cfs) yesterday to over 2,200 cfs today. The significant increase […]
Nov. 15th 2024 CDFW: Klamath Salmon Count
Klamath River Project Adult Fish Count California Department of Fish and Wildlife – November 15, 2024 Shasta River 600 feet from confluence Chinook Salmon 4,869 Coho Salmon 9 As of November 13, 2024 Bogus Creek 0.25 miles upstream Chinook Salmon 340 Coho Salmon 0 As of November 12, 2024 Scott […]
California Awards $17 Million for Environmental Restoration Projects
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced $17 million in grants for 18 restoration and protection projects across the state. The funding will support initiatives ranging from salmon habitat restoration to wetlands protection and cannabis-impact mitigation. A significant portion of the funding is directed to the Scott […]
the Obituary of Nancy Mathews Dodson
Nancy Mathews Dodson, 79, of Sacramento, CA, passed away on October 17th 2024 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Nancy was born on November 12th 1944 to William and Florence Mathews in Yreka, CA. After Nancy graduated from Etna Union High School in 1962, she went on to study nursing […]
Klamath National Forest offers Christmas tree permits – Lifelong memories await!
KNF Press Release Yreka, Calif., November 7, 2024— This holiday season, the Klamath National Forest invites families to continue a cherished tradition by obtaining a permit to cut their own Christmas tree from designated areas on the Forest. This unique experience allows families to connect with nature while helping to maintain […]
California Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Devastating Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County
A devastating wildfire known as the Shelly Fire swept through parts of Scott Valley, Siskiyou County, California during the summer of 2024, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. The fire, which ignited on July 3rd, burned through 15,520 acres before firefighters achieved full containment on August […]
the Obituary of Richard “Oscar” Allen Munson
Richard Allen “Oscar” Munson was born in Etna, California on August 24, 1943, to Floyd Lambert Munson and Mary Pauline (Olson) Munson. He was the youngest brother of Robert “Pete” and Douglas “Hap”. The family lived in Callahan where the family was involved in the timber and mining industries. Oscar […]
the Obituary of Nathan Scott Huffman
Nathan Scott Huffman, 59, of Fort Jones, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2024. Scott was born on July 10, 1965 in Yreka to his parents, Orville and Ruth Huffman of Fort Jones. Scott lived in Fort Jones for most of his life, only leaving for a short time when […]
Virtual Public Meeting – Scott River and Shasta River Watersheds Emergency Regulation
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM How to Join: Language Options: Purpose: Note: While State Water Board members may attend, no quorum will be present and no official Board action will be taken during this meeting. Additional Questions:Contact [email protected] or call (916) 327-3113 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & […]
