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VisitLargest U.S. Dam Removal Project Restores Salmon Passage on Klamath River
Aug 28, 2024, 04:20 AM
The removal of four dams on the Klamath River near the California-Oregon border is expected to be completed this week, marking the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. This significant environmental effort will allow salmon to swim freely in the river for the first time in over a century. The 250-mile river will return to its historical course, benefiting the ecosystem and restoring natural habitats.
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