5 things to know about the Klamath water crisis
Tensions have been building in Klamath Falls in recent weeks over a drought that is devastating farmland, fish deemed sacred to native tribes, and wildlife. The Klamath Basin, along the Oregon-California border, has a complex history. Drought and fights over water aren’t new. Here are five things to know about the unfolding Klamath water crisis:
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