Another hurdle cleared, Klamath dams closer to coming down
After years of negotiations and agreements, roadblocks, renegotiations, and new agreements, dam removal on the Klamath river is closer than ever to becoming a reality. With almost all of the bureaucratic hurdles overcome, four of the six dams on the Klamath are slated to be removed by 2024, restoring fish access to the entire river. If carried out as planned, it will be the largest dam removal project in the history of the United States, opening up 400 river-miles of habitat to salmon, trout, and eels, for the first time in decades. The Yurok Tribe and Klamath River Renewal Corporation hope it will also mean a return to a healthy river…