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Restoring fish and a dying lake are goals of the Tribes.

The cultural, spiritual and economic health of the Klamath Tribes is inextricably linked to the health of C’waam and Koptu fish populations.

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Chronically low water levels

Chronically low water levels in the lake regularly cut off access to spawning and rearing habitat and starve fish of oxygen as annual blooms of toxic algae decompose.

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Algae

One type of algae common in the lake produces toxins harmful to fish and people, forcing Oregon officials to post health warnings against swimming in the lake.

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The collapse of our C’waam and Koptu

The collapse of our C’waam and Koptu fisheries has marched virtually in lock-step with the declining health of Upper Klamath Lake, the largest body of freshwater west of the Rocky Mountains.

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The Solution.

The solution to keeping enough water in the lake, and allowing it to heal, is more balanced management of water resources.

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c’waam (pronounced CH’waam)

c’waam (pronounced CH’waam) . Koptu (pronounced Kop-too) C’waam, also known as Lost River suckers, can weigh over 10 pounds, reach three feet long, and live for up to 50 years. Koptu, or Shortnose suckers, are smaller, usually about 18 inches ...

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