4 Klamath River hydroelectric dams are being removed near the California-Oregon border to restore ecosystems for fish and wildlife.
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history, underway near the California-Oregon border, aims to revive the Klamath River's ecosystem and enable salmon to swim upstream and spawn. Four hydroelectric dams are being removed as part of a national movement to restore ecosystems for fish and wildlife, with Native tribes benefiting from potential restoration of vital fish populations. The project is overseen by the nonprofit Klamath River Renewal Corp. and expected to be completed in September.
August 28, 2024
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