Wild Chinook salmon return to Upper Klamath River after removal of four hydroelectric dams.

Wild Chinook salmon have returned to the Upper Klamath River after the removal of four hydroelectric dams, a significant environmental restoration project. This effort, supported by the Yurok Tribe and others for two decades, reopened 400 miles of salmon habitat and aims to improve water quality in the Klamath Basin. Despite positive signs of salmon recovery, ongoing disputes over water use in the region remain unresolved.

November 01, 2024
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