Four dams built on the Klamath River between 1918 and 1966 made power, not water storage; in 2024, the last came down, reopening 420 miles of salmon habitat

In a groundbreaking initiative, four dams on the Klamath River spanning California and Oregon have been dismantled after a century of existence, revitalizing roughly 420 miles of crucial salmon habitat. Following years of intense discussions, the demolition was completed in October 2024. Experts predict a resurgence in salmon populations over the next twelve to twenty-five years as ongoing restoration efforts, costing millions, take effect.