Klamath Falls Field Office
Conservation is a dish best served locally, which is why the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has staff located throughout the state of Oregon to work with you, right where you live, to conserve wildlife and their habitats for future generations.
Located in Klamath Falls, OR, our Upper Klamath Basin staff, many being from the area themselves, have a great knowledge and appreciation for the unique qualities and species of the area. They're ready to help with that tricky balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of people, much of which you may find to be more alike than you thought.
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Working Locally With You
So what is it we actually do in the Upper Klamath Basin? While the projects are many, we can break things down into some larger categories:
• Restoring and Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems
• Species Recovery: for those already in danger
• Species Conservation: to hopefully avoid becoming in danger
• Partnerships
Click the link below to find out more about each of these focus areas.
NOTE: The Klamath Falls Field Office is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Pacific Southwest Region. You will be exiting the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office website when clicking the link below.
Learn more How We Can Help
The USFWS stays very busy in the Upper Klamath Basin, working with citizens, businesses, local governments, and environmental organizations on a number conservation activities, including:
• Endangerd Species Act Consultation
• Environmental Education
• Fish Passage
• Habitat Conservation Plans
• Fire Learning
• Energy Projects
Click the link below to learn more about these and find out how we can help you.
NOTE: The Klamath Falls Field Office is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Pacific Southwest Region. You will be exiting the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office website when clicking the link below.
Learn moreLost River and Shortnose Sucker Recovery
The Klamath Falls Field Office is leading the way on recovery of two species of sucker, the Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and the shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris). Click below for the latest information on this effort.
NOTE: The Klamath Falls Field Office is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Pacific Southwest Region. You will be exiting the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office website when clicking the link below.
Learn moreDrop Us A Line
If you live or work in the Upper Klamath Basin area and have questions, concerns, or projects pertaining to federally listed wildlife and their habitats, feel free to get in touch. Our staff is ready to help.
Office Location
1936 California Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone and Fax
(P) 541/885-8481 (F) 541/885-7837
Office Main E-Mail
NOTE: The Klamath Falls Field Office is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Pacific Southwest Region. You will be exiting the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office website when clicking the link below.
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