Pacific Power Completes Canal Project, Link River Trail to Reopen

The trail will reopen this Saturday after construction work on the West Side canal downstream of Link River Dam.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20pm

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A minimalist studio photograph featuring a carefully arranged set of shiny metal pipes, valves, and fittings on a plain white background, conceptually representing the technical infrastructure improvements made to the West Side canal in Klamath Falls.Pacific Power's canal project upgrades enabled the reopening of a popular local recreation trail.Klamath Falls Today

Pacific Power has completed a construction project on the West Side canal downstream of Link River Dam in Klamath Falls, Oregon, allowing the Link River Trail to reopen this Saturday, April 11. The project involved coordinating with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to install measures that direct water to the Bureau's fish ladder while preventing flow in the canal and downstream to the West Side powerhouse.

Why it matters

The Link River Trail is a popular outdoor recreation area for the Klamath Falls community, and its closure during the construction project has inconvenienced local residents. The reopening of the trail will restore access to this natural amenity.

The details

As part of the project, Pacific Power worked with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to install new infrastructure that directs water to the Bureau's fish ladder while preventing flow in the canal and downstream to the West Side powerhouse. This allowed the construction work to be completed without disrupting the local fish population or the overall water management system.

  • The construction project was completed on April 9, 2026.
  • The Link River Trail will reopen to the public on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Pacific Power

An electric utility company that provides power to customers in the Pacific Northwest, including Klamath Falls, Oregon.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

A federal agency that manages water resources in the western United States, including the Link River Dam and associated infrastructure.

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The takeaway

The successful completion of this canal project and the reopening of the Link River Trail demonstrates Pacific Power's commitment to collaborating with local agencies and prioritizing community access to outdoor recreation areas.