Board hears warning that interim Klamath water plan could strain district fields; solutions proposed
Board member Marc Staunton warned that a new interim operations plan for the Klamath Project, effective Oct. 1, 2024, may cause severe water shortages that will harm athletic fields and playgrounds; he said he will share grant and turf-conversion options with the superintendent.
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During discussion item 5.B, board member Marc Staunton reported on conversations with Klamath Project irrigators and warned the board that the interim operations plan effective Oct. 1, 2024, could cause a catastrophic water shortage for district facilities and the broader local economy. He said he is "very concerned about the condition of district athletic fields and playground areas that are dependent on water for maintenance."
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