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Artifacts unearthed at dam 

Klamath Falls Herald and News
September 7, 2008 

   Chiloquin, Oregon - Removal of the Chiloquin Dam on the Sprague River has unearthed artifacts culturally significant to the Klamath Tribes.
 
   The public should not take or disturb artifacts found in the area or on other public lands, according to Fremont-Winema National Forest officials.
 
   The artifacts uncovered are both recent and historically significant to the culture and heritage of the local community and the Klamath Tribes, forest officials said in a news release, and forest officials are working closely with tribal members, archaeologists and historians to determine their importance.
 
   The Chiloquin area was known as a large village site that the Klamath Tribe called Bezuksewas. The convergence of the Sprague and Williamson rivers have long been important and significant for traditional uses such as cultural, spiritual, hunting, fishing, gathering and trapping.
 
   The dam was built by hand in 1914 using horses to pull and extract materials. It was originally put in as part of a water diversion system to send water to Modoc Point for agricultural purposes. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Sprague River also was used for floating timber to nearby mills.
 
   The goal of the Chiloquin Dam Removal Project is to restore the natural channel of the Sprague River and fish restoration, forest officials said.
 

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A federal offense
 
   Disturbing or removing artifacts is a federal offense. If convicted, the penalty could be a two year imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. To report the disturbance or removal of artifacts, call Fremont-Winema National Forests law enforcement officers at 541-947-2177 or 541-783-4001.
 
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