‘Oregon Field Guide’ special explores aftermath of Klamath River dam removal project
After decades of efforts to remove dams on the Klamath River near the California-Oregon border, the project was completed last year. It was the largest dam removal project in U.S. history and, as the Associated Press reported, the removal was a victory for tribes in the region who had fought to free the river from four hydroelectric dams which, advocates said, had contributed to environmental damage, including disrupting the life cycle of salmon in the region. … A special episode of OPB’s “Oregon Field Guide” series, titled “Klamath: After the Dams,” will explore issues that exist in the wake of the dam removal, including challenges to repair salmon habitat, dealing with water shortages, and other conflicts.
Related video:
- Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon Field Guide: After the dams: What’s next for the Klamath River?
