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Yurok Tribe Reclaims 73 Square Miles for Conservation

6/8/2025

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In a historic victory, the Yurok Tribe in California has reclaimed 73 square miles of ancestral land through a groundbreaking $56 million conservation deal. This monumental return not only aims to revive ecosystems and boost salmon populations but also embraces traditional land management practices, including fire management and the removal of invasive species, paving the way for ecological healing.

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In a historic victory, the Yurok Tribe in California has reclaimed 73 square miles of ancestral land through a groundbreaking $56 million conservation deal. This monumental return not only aims to revive ecosystems and boost salmon populations but also embraces traditional land management practices, including fire management and the removal of invasive species, paving the way for ecological healing.