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By By Cathleen Hockman-Wert
By David Baker, Videographer
Researchers from Oregon State University are leading a groundbreaking study of the world’s largest dam removal project on the Klamath River, tracking the ecological transformation of a once-blocked waterway. As part of this $500 million restoration effort, salmon are already returning to spawning grounds they haven’t accessed in over a century, symbolizing hope for Indigenous communities and the river’s remarkable resilience.
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