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Klamath County, Tribal leaders plan restoration and legal review for Hagglestien Park and Barclay Springs
Summary
County and Klamath Tribal Council members agreed April 15 to pursue habitat work at Hagglestien Park and Barclay Springs, draft an MOU to manage a proposed gate to limit overnight camping, and investigate deed reversion language that could block ownership changes.
Klamath County commissioners and representatives of the Klamath Tribal Council agreed at their April 15 quarterly meeting to pursue immediate habitat restoration at Hagglestien Park and Barclay Springs while exploring longer-term legal options for park ownership.
The meeting’s quarterly update focused on improving fish habitat and water quality at the two sites. County and tribal participants described proposals including expanding ponds, removing infrastructure that impedes fish connectivity, and steps to reduce predation by water birds. They also flagged runoff and water-rights concerns linked to adjacent farmland and said they would coordinate with Sam Walton’s property staff to address those issues.
County counsel told the group the original deed for Hagglestien Park contains a reversionary clause that requires the land to remain a park under county ownership; changing ownership or use would require locating heirs of the original owners or pursuing a quiet-title action. Tribal and county attorneys agreed to collaborate on investigating those legal avenues before any change of ownership or use is pursued.
To reduce human impacts on sensitive habitat, participants proposed installing a gate to restrict overnight camping. Under the operational plan discussed, Klamath County would fund gate installation and the Tribes would manage daily opening and closing under a Memorandum of Understanding specifying seasonal hours and responsibilities. The group agreed to draft that MOU as an immediate next step.
Meeting participants also requested detailed park infrastructure information—such as toilet maintenance records and pond schematics—to inform restoration planning. Commissioner Minty offered to coordinate site tours with the county parks supervisor and tribal staff to support on-the-ground planning.
The group agreed to pursue both near-term restoration work and the legal research needed to determine whether ownership or management changes are feasible. County and tribal staff will draft an MOU and collect the requested infrastructure documents before returning with more detailed proposals.
