Klamath Drainage District Infrastructure Modernization Project

Lead Agency: NRCS Oregon
Sponsoring Local Organization: Klamath Drainage District

Project Description

The Klamath Drainage District Infrastructure Modernization Project will install a fish screen at the North Canal Diversion on the Klamath River; extend the North Canal and connect it to the P-1 Lateral; modify the North Canal to increase flow capacity; upgrade two pump stations for operational efficiency and to reduce water discharge to the Klamath River via the Klamath Straits Drain; and install flow monitoring and automated gates throughout the project area to improve water management. By modernizing infrastructure, the proposed project would enable KDD to improve water management within its conveyance system and benefit fish populations in the Klamath River by preventing fish from getting trapped in KDD’s canals. By reducing water use inefficiencies, the proposed project would improve water quality in the Klamath River. The project would also allow KDD to supply additional water to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, which would increase critically needed habitat for wildlife.

NEPA Analysis

On December 5, 2025, NRCS Oregon has released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Klamath Drainage District (KDD) Infrastructure Modernization Project. NRCS Oregon has determined that the project will not cause significant local, regional, or national impacts to the environment. 

Current Status

This project is in construction.

Project Documents

Contact Information

Gary Diridoni
NRCS Oregon Assistant State Conservationist for Watershed Resources
Gary.Diridoni@usda.gov