Will Dam Removal Save Salmon on the Klamath River?

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UC Davis researchers are exploring the effects of Klamath River dam removal on salmon populations and habitat restoration. Watch as we uncover the journey of salmon regaining access to 400 miles of historical spawning grounds. This study not only highlights the ecological benefits of river dam removal but also the cultural significance to Indigenous tribes.
Timestamps
0:12 What does it mean to be a Yurok person?
0:36 How long have salmon existed?
0:51 How do water dams affect fish populations?
1:09 How do water dams affect Native American tribes?
1:58 What is the largest dam removal in the world?
2:31 What happens when dams are removed?
3:04 What are otoliths?
4:01 Why is removing the Klamath dams important?
5:05 When will all the Klamath dams be removed?
5:10 How many more miles of river will fish have access to after the Klamath dams are removed?
5:17 Will the effects of dam removal be monitored in the future?
Major in wildlife, fish and conservation biology
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