Dave Bitts Comments said it all, the two main concerns, were never addressed, 1 water quality and flows.
removal of 4 of the six dams, will not cure that problem or address it. It will only sign the death warrant for most of the species living in and around the area their now. What is needed is the correct Dam where Irongate is now, a whole lot taller one that releases the water from the bottom of the lake , like McCloud Dam, below it is a very much revered fishery. Cold water is needed, with a taller dam much more water could be impounded in the winter and spring. If you remove Irongate Dam no cold water will be available for the Hatchery to raise year of the young If you stop and think about it , it probably means all fishing would have to cease,Remember these Klamath Chinook, and Coho swim along the Oregon coast, until tens of thousand of adults return, which is what it would take for nature to sustain the river. All you fishermen out there remember the old adage be-careful of what you ask for. I am one of you and quit commercial fishing in the 1980's. There is a better way, lots of cold clear water will save the Klamath, removing the dams will not, improve water quality, look up the definition of Upper Klamath Lake, and remember what rolls down hill. I am in Florida right now and guess what? there are spotted owls Here. Tom Fyler Retired Calif DFG Fish Culturist