ESA symposium

Dr. Katherine Wright provided a recap of the recovery of species protected by the ESA for the past 50 years. Her research indicates only 3% of the listed species have recovered.

On March 11, 2024, Klamath Irrigation District hosted a panel of experts from across the United States to discuss elements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The expert panel included Dr. Katherine Wright, Senior Research with PERC; Dr. Daniel Bigelow, OSU Department of Applied Economics; Mike Brennan, former USFWS attorney; Lucas Cooksey, Texas A&M NRI; Chris Beck, NEPA expert; and Mike Britton, Executive Manager at North Unit Irrigation District.