Klamath National Forest first in nation to remove all identified illegal marijuana grows

by Kevin McNamara

Sat, July 31st 2021, 12:08 AM UTC

A helicopter takes off into the forest to remove hazardous material from an illegal marijuana grow operation.{ }The operation cleared 48 separate illegal marijuana grow sites within the forest, which each pose significant threats to the surrounding environment and wildlife. (Kevin McNamara/KTVL)

A close-up of signage used to help identify pollutants that may be around illegal marijuana grow operations in Klamath National Forest. Officials were quick to differentiate between the grow sites and legal marijuana cultivations, which they say are frequently designed carefully to ensure there are no adverse effects to people or the environment. (Kevin McNamara/KTVL)

Another look at the helicopter transporting hazardous material from illegal grow sites in Klamath National Forest so they can be safely discarded.{ }The collaborating agencies will now attempt the same at every National Forest in California, (Kevin McNamara/KTVL)

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A helicopter takes off into the forest to remove hazardous material from an illegal marijuana grow operation. The operation cleared 48 separate illegal marijuana grow sites within the forest, which each pose significant threats to the surrounding environment and wildlife. (Kevin McNamara/KTVL)

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