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Shasta Dam Expansion: Water Supply vs. Tribal Lands and Salmon
5/13/2025
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Story summary
- The Shasta Dam expansion in California promises to boost water supply for farmers, but it casts a shadow over the sacred lands of the Winnemem Wintu tribe and the fragile habitats of endangered salmon. Supporters claim it will enhance fish survival by cooling water, yet opponents fear it may further jeopardize salmon populations and breach laws safeguarding the McCloud River ecosystem.
