Chiloquin Dam Fish Passage Feasibility Study Act of 2001

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a formal study on how to improve fish passage at the Chiloquin Dam on the Sprague River in Oregon. The study’s primary goal is to determine the most effective way to allow fish to move safely upstream and downstream past the dam, which is currently a significant barrier to migration.

For citizens, this legislation represents a step toward restoring local fish populations, particularly endangered species that are vital to the region’s ecosystem and the cultural heritage of the Klamath Tribes. By identifying feasible engineering or removal options, the bill aims to balance water management needs with the environmental health of the river system. While the bill authorizes the study, any physical changes to the dam would require further action based on the study's findings.