The historic removal of four dams along the Klamath River, the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, is complete, allowing salmon to return to their natural spawning grounds for the first time in over a century. This victory for the Yurok Tribe and other Indigenous groups marks the beginning of the river’s restoration, crucial to their culture and livelihoods. Despite short-term environmental concerns, the removal promises long-term ecological recovery, with large-scale restoration efforts now underway.
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