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Klamath River dam removal becomes U.S. largest project

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  • Tribally led removal of four Klamath River hydroelectric dams created the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history.
  • Restoration of Yolo Bypass in the Central Valley reduced flood risk and added water-storage capacity.
  • Ackerson Meadow project in the Tuolumne River watershed converts eroded land into a functional wet meadow.
  • U.S. meteorologists forecast a 95% chance of extreme precipitation from a historically strong El Niño this winter.