November 2025 WaterWorks Newsletter
“Chinook Salmon Move Upstream — But There Was No Planning for the Day After”
by Executive Director Elizabeth Nielsen
In this month’s issue of WaterWorks, Executive Director Elizabeth Nielsen examines the complex realities unfolding after dam removal in her feature article, “Chinook Salmon Move Upstream — But There Was No Planning for the Day After.”The piece explores both the ecological and operational challenges facing the Basin as the community navigates life after major infrastructure changes.
KWUA also welcomes Wyatt Kane to the association, recognizing his experience and leadership as valuable additions to the team. This issue honors Dan Keppen for his years of dedication and service to the agricultural community, celebrating his ongoing impact across the Basin.
Additional features include the Ferguson Group’s Federal Report, a Reconsultation Update providing the latest on agency coordination and water policy, and highlights from Oregon State University’s Organic Wheat Trial, underscoring the region’s commitment to innovation in sustainable agriculture.
Finally, readers can revisit moments from the 2025 Fall Harvest Tour, which brought stakeholders, producers, and policymakers together to discuss the shared future of water management in the Klamath Project.