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A Herald and News special report: Part 4  

April 4, 2008

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   It’s historic. It’s weighty and complex. It’s far-reaching and its effects could be profound for everyone up and down the Klamath River Basin. 

   The 256-page Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement was released to the public in mid-January after more than two years of negotiating by 26 stakeholder groups representing the interests of agricultural, tribal, fishing, and environmental groups, and relevant government agencies. Groups are now in the process of vetting the proposal, and negotiations are under way with Pacifi-Corp over dam removal. 

   In the meantime, the Herald and News organized a roundtable discussion of the agreement in late February. 

   Panelists, pro and con, took questions from and discussed the proposal with a variety of community members — most of whom are interested but not directly involved in the issues. 

   Much of the content for this special section was gathered from that dialogue. Other questions were submitted by roundtable members and onlookers and followed up on by Herald and News staff members.

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