On January 23rd, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the removal of the Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River. A 12 ft. diameter tunnel was successfully blasted at the base of the dam, marking the start of the reservoir drawdown process. This action led to the release of […]
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COS Performing Arts Department Announces Auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”
Weed / COS – The College of the Siskiyous Performing Arts Department excited to announce auditions for the 2024 spring production of “The SpongeBob Musical” will be held Wednesday, February 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Weed Campus. This spring production has opportunities for many exciting acting, signing, […]
Sac State students studying wild horses ultimately could help reduce wildfire risk
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Iron Gate Lake – Secrets Unveiled
Story and drone images by: William E.Simpson II As the water from Iron Gate Lake is drained, strange sights are being revealed. Photo: William E. Simpson II Was anyone in this car when it went off the steep cliff and into 50-feet of cold water at Iron Gate Lake? Photo: William E. […]
Senator Dahle Introduces Bill to Help Homeowners Make Property Safer while Saving Money
press release from Senator Dahle’s office SACRAMENTO – With wildfire risk and insurance costs weighing heavily on the minds of many Californians, Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) has introduced a bill to provide tax credits for homeowners who are taking necessary precautions to harden their homes by clearing vegetation to make their properties more firesafe. […]
Blue-green Algae in Copco and Iron Gate Lakes Behind Klamath River Dams: Nature’s Solution for Anthropogenic Nitrates
REPRINT The Klamath River dams that created Copco and Iron Gate Lakes provide habitat required by nitrogen-fixing algae that reduce nitrate pollution in Klamath River YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Klamath River dam removal activists, who are merely minority-consensus fishing-zealots, fail in their understanding of the […]
State finds two Klamath River Basin groundwater sustainability plans inadequate
Klamath River Folks, As you no doubt know, many California Groundwater Basins must develop and adopt groundwater management plans pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Local agencies develop the plans and the State Department of Water Resources must find those plans comply with the SGMA Law and its implementing […]
PressRelease: Unscheduled Vacancy on the Planning and Service Area 2 (PSA2)
The Siskiyou County Clerk announces that there is one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning and Service Area 2 (PSA2) Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a four-year term from the date of appointment. The PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is composed of four representatives from each […]
Foundation Announces Scholarships Available for 2024-2025
Weed / COS – The College of the Siskiyous Foundation announces scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are available for Siskiyou County and Modoc County high school seniors (graduating spring 2024) and current COS students who plan to attend COS during the 2024-2025 year. Deadline to apply is […]
Siskiyou County Clerk Laura Bynum wants to remind voters of the upcoming March 5, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Siskiyou County Clerk Laura Bynum wants to remind voters of the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, including approaching deadlines for registering to vote, voting for President and the need for poll workers to work the polls on Election Day. For residents that are not currently registered […]