Federal and state agencies are seeking public input on an upcoming decision on whether to remove four Klamath River dams (Iron Gate, Copco 1, Copco 2 and J.C. Boyle) to help restore the Klamath River salmonid fishery. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the California Department of Fish and Game are opening a comment period to solicit input on issues and impacts to be addressed in an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Read more...

The updated Passage Assessment Database (PAD) contains new fish passage data collected during 2009, additional barrier photographs and updates on fish passage restoration projects. The PAD April 2010 can be accessed via the PAD Map Viewer, PAD Data Portal or full dataset PAD Download. Very new is an url Link to USFWS Fish Passage Decision Support System Barrier Removal Model calculating stream miles above and below a barrier using the NHD hydrography.

The Forum has been recognized as a full Partnership under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP). To learn more about the NFHAP and other partnerships go to www.fishhabitat.org website.

Clearinghouse for Dam Removal Information (CDRI) announces a new and improved website where almost 1,000 documents on proposed and completed dam removal projects across the country can be viewed and accessed.
CDRI is an online repository for documents from government agencies, consulting firms, universities, and nonprofit organizations so that those making decisions about dam removal can access all the information in one place. Read more...

American Rivers announces its annual list of 58 dams in 16 states that have been removed or are slated for removal in 2009. Thanks to the removal of these outdated dams, communities across the country have the opportunity to enjoy better water quality, improved public safety and flood protection, and more abundant fish and wildlife. Read more... 

The California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual published by DFG has a new chapter on Fish Passage Design and Implementation prepared by Michael Love and Kozmo Bates. The document is intended to be a guide for the designer through the general process of selecting a design approach for passage improvement. It provides concepts, a design framework, and procedures to design stream crossings and fishways that satisfy ecological objectives, including the passage of fish and other aquatic organisms. Read more...