… Now that four dams have been completely removed from the main stem of the Klamath, Tribes and fish advocates are hopeful that water quality and fish runs can recover. But they know the work is just beginning — not just on the Klamath, but its tributaries. … The Trinity River is arguably the Klamath watershed’s most important artery. Historically, it teemed with salmon and steelhead and poured clean, cold water into the main stem Klamath. But for over seven decades, dams have blocked 100 miles of habitat on the tributary, and enormous volumes of water are diverted to an entirely different watershed. An ambitious restoration program is improving habitat and how the river flows, but climate change, over-allocation, and the unpredictability of the Trump administration threaten the river’s recovery.

Other Klamath River news:

• AP News: Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon​
• Herald and News (Klamath Falls, Ore.): Feeling of pride, relief for Klamath River paddlers
• Times-Standard (Eureka, Calif.): Kayakers celebrate culmination of month-long journey down undammed Klamath River