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Chinook Salmon Return After Dam Removals in Klamath

10/22/2025

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Story summary

The removal of four dams along the California-Oregon border enabled Chinook salmon to appear in Ady Canal for the first time in over a century.
The Klamath Drainage District (KDD) is coordinating with stakeholders to install fish screens and protect habitat.
Scott White, the KDD General Manager, says promises from the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement remain unmet.
The salmon's return signals ongoing restoration that benefits wildlife and local communities.

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Story summary

The removal of four dams along the California-Oregon border enabled Chinook salmon to appear in Ady Canal for the first time in over a century.
The Klamath Drainage District (KDD) is coordinating with stakeholders to install fish screens and protect habitat.
Scott White, the KDD General Manager, says promises from the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement remain unmet.
The salmon's return signals ongoing restoration that benefits wildlife and local communities.