Berkshire Hathaway's Pacificorp Ordered to Modify Klamath Dams

February 1, 2007 By: Marshall Cutchin

“In a decision that could trigger the largest dam-removal project in world history, the federal government said today that four hydroelectric dams on the troubled Klamath River must undergo costly modifications to allow passage for salmon.” Interestingly enough, it would be cheaper — by about $101 million — to remove the dams, according to Blaine Harden in the Washington Post.