Associated Press - May 22, 2009 11:15 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A California power utility owned by a division of Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway continues to deal with the issue of dam removal in two Western states. In Oregon, Klamath American Indian tribes and farmers have agreed to drop their state water rights battle pending approval of a federal agreement to remove dams owned by PacifiCorp on the Klamath River. Under the agreement, the tribes agree to not use their senior water rights to stop water for irrigation, and the farmers agree not to contest the tribes' claims. In Washington state, PacifiCorp is delaying plans to remove a dam on the White Salmon River in southwest Washington until next year as it pursues the necessary permits. PacifiCorp is owned by a division of Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company of billionaire Warren Buffett. Removing the dams is seen as key to resolving the area's long-standing trouble balancing the water needs of farms and those who rely on thriving salmon. Recommended Amazon Reading
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