The demolition portion of the Klamath River Dam Removal Project to restore salmon habitat in northern California and southern Oregon was completed on Oct. 2.
Work to restore 2,200 acres of formerly submerged lands along the riverbank is expected to take several years, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“This is a monumental achievement—not just for the Klamath River but for our entire state, nation, and planet,” Newsom said in an Oct. 2 statement. “By taking down these outdated dams, we are giving salmon and other species a chance to thrive once again, while also restoring an essential lifeline for tribal communities who have long depended on the health of the river.”…