As a fisherman and a fishing guide I full support dam removal. It’s absolutely going to produce more fish and the best thing is all the critters that will benefit from the river being wild again.
@@jacttackle57 Yes, and I can't wait to come up and patronize our favorite guide. He's such a great guy and I know he's going to have lots of business even in the next year or so not so much for the fishing but just float our beloved Klamath River and see what's going on up there
Yeah right. Never heard of a fish ladder? Meanwhile oceans are filling up and people are asked to shower in a bucket, stop wasting our Dam water. Build more dams, add more hydro electric, not offshore windmills. 😢
@@nrolled2888 clearly youre not that knowledgeable of the situation. Fish ladders work for about 10% of fish going upstream. Also fish going up stream isn't the problem it's going back down stream, where fish ladders don't work.
In the 1940's, when they were young, my Dad and his brother fished in the mighty rivers of Northwest California. Oh the stories they used to tell. Still have a few pictures of the fish they caught and some of them were giants. My Dad and Uncle both have been gone many years now but know for sure how happy they would be to see the Klamath run wild like it used to.
@@ellenmadsen7308 because you aren’t an animal that has go survive near them nor the next couple of decades. If fact they are very pretty if you don’t have your live with them 365 and 24/7.
@@wandapease-gi8yo Nothing wrong with that. Seems like there are more prime riverside real estate to be developed. High rise, shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, even casinos.
Marvelous job. KRRC and the tribes are doing a wonderful job, and the fact Chinook salmon are already spawning above all four dams is incredible. This team of dedicated experts has pulled off one of the greatest projects ever. Welcome back salmon!
In the times we live in….. not buying it. I will be doing my own investigation. If true great….. but if it’s a lie, then we have wayyyyy bigger problems. They had already said it would take some time for things to recover. A few yrs or more?? Now, we are being led to believe that salmon are swimming through sediment infested waters???? How’d that happen so fast??? Anyone questioning this at ALL????????
@@karendurant4981 well, it is such distant issue for me, that it doesn't really make my soul smile, but I'm happy for you, if yours does. But since I've already commented... What's the biggest advantage of dam-less Klamath river? I'm curious
This remarkable video makes my heart leap with joy! Having just gone to the Salmon Welcoming Festival at Oxbow Park nothing could be more beautiful than seeing the salmon's pathway to their breeding areas on the Klamath running wild and free. Thank you.
Absolutley beautiful to see and hear the free running water glad to hear salmon are already returning and spawning. Our planet if given the chance can heal
@@saraxdouglas8577 Yes there's triple verified observations of spawning salmon in Jenny Creek upstream from iron gate dam. I'm so excited I can contain myself!
It's my understanding Chinook are spawning in Spencer Creek too. That Creek comes into the Klamath above JC Boyle dam (the uppermost former reservoir) I'm sure many more will be documented, since it's just now the peak of migration.
Thank you isn't enough, but we need to recognize the local Tribes who didn't give up on the dam removals generation after generation. Their way of life and food source died when those dams were built. No regard for our indigenous people, again. Now the land and its origin people can once again thrive. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, it's beyond words - simply beautiful.
The salmon arent in the rivers all year long... the only run up the river for a short period of time and spawn and die. What do the tribes do the other 11 months?
@@mattharrell3932well there's a spring run and fall run and after preserving them they last all year round . Not to mention sturgeon and lamprey that are also in the river that we love to eat too .
It's very exciting and wonderful...just wait a few years. Check out the other rivers where dams have been removed like the Elwha in Washington state....good things await.
I've seen footage of Salmon up the river already. It's very little and it's going to take time but now there's great Hope that the river can be restored and the salmon swim again.
Absolutely love it. Hopeful that more Things are Accomplished for my Native American Brothers. Be Well. Always. Grew up on the Big and Little Salmon River in Upstate NY. Loved the Salmon Run Time Of Year....
It's wonderful to see and hear the water rudhing along its natural watercourse. It's also great to see the wetlands return. It doesn't take Mother Nature to reclaim her rightful place and restore the equilibrium. Well done to everyone who fought for so long to have the dams removed. Now, once again, the water belongs to everyone.
Dams are some of the worst things environmentally. They are not worth the energy and we can figure out other ways to make water reservoirs. Feels so good to watch nature get healing
They've done some on the Penobscot River in Maine, which used to be a big salmon river, I believe. They've opened up a LOT of the river by getting rid of a few old dams that were basically just rotting. I know there are other projects going, in New York and other places.
Yes. It is, and always has been a good canoe/raft camping river. Now that the source of most of the pollution is gone, it will be even better. The trip length depends on where you decide to put in and take out, and how much time you spend exploring it's banks.
Well, they weren't really lakes, they were shallow, warm, man-made reservoirs that grew toxic bluegreen algae. They were flushed out to sea. Kinda like flushing the toilet.
There are literally thousands of Chinook salmon spawning above the former Dam sites for the first time in 110 years! I'd say the project is extremely successful!
They were put there between 65 & 110 years ago to produce hydropower. They were taken out because back then, we didn't know much about river ecosystems and the fish that depend on them. (It was a mistake putting these dams in this River) Finely, we admitted we made a mistake, and corrected the mistake by removing the dams.
I LOVE OREGON!! sorry for the upper casing, I live in NYC and my family and i go there every year the nicest people, if I had to do it all over again ill do it over in OR.
Was there any studies done before removal on flood risk ?? What happens if there's a heavier rainy season , or if there's lots of snowfall in winter and higher temperatures in early spring bring faster melt rates ????
This project has been in the planning for over 25 years. Many, many, many studies have been done relating to flooding. The fact is these dams were designed and operated to produce hydropower. they provided absolutely no flood protection! in fact the dams had to be completely full in order for the turbines to spin. Tell me, how much flood protection does a completely full reservoir behind 110 year old dam provided?
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What I noticed was the difference in sound. Rushing water is such an awesome, calming sound.
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@@WramblinWreck2187 i agree!
True, except in the event of a tsunami. But I am just being foolish there.
Yes. Although it's a tricky subject because ponds create life also. And big ponds create entire weather systems. So difficult.
Beaver: I daresay I must disagree
As a fisherman and a fishing guide I full support dam removal. It’s absolutely going to produce more fish and the best thing is all the critters that will benefit from the river being wild again.
@@jacttackle57 Yes, and I can't wait to come up and patronize our favorite guide. He's such a great guy and I know he's going to have lots of business even in the next year or so not so much for the fishing but just float our beloved Klamath River and see what's going on up there
It's truly encouraging to see such a significant change happen. Leave it to the beavers, and it'll be better than ever.
Yeah right. Never heard of a fish ladder? Meanwhile oceans are filling up and people are asked to shower in a bucket, stop wasting our Dam water. Build more dams, add more hydro electric, not offshore windmills. 😢
@@nrolled2888 clearly youre not that knowledgeable of the situation. Fish ladders work for about 10% of fish going upstream. Also fish going up stream isn't the problem it's going back down stream, where fish ladders don't work.
@@nrolled2888 These particular dams were not used for water retention, and they only contributed 2% to the region's power grid.
In the 1940's, when they were young, my Dad and his brother fished in the mighty rivers of Northwest California. Oh the stories they used to tell. Still have a few pictures of the fish they caught and some of them were giants. My Dad and Uncle both have been gone many years now but know for sure how happy they would be to see the Klamath run wild like it used to.
Absolutely thrilled to see the River wild again.
@@ellenmadsen7308 because you aren’t an animal that has go survive near them nor the next couple of decades. If fact they are very pretty if you don’t have your live with them 365 and 24/7.
@@wandapease-gi8yo Get past your hating and realize the river banks are already being restored.
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Could someone translate this for me? I'm not sure if it's coded or just written by someone who didn't finish the fourth grade!😅
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Nothing wrong with that. Seems like there are more prime riverside real estate to be developed. High rise, shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, even casinos.
Marvelous job.
KRRC and the tribes are doing a wonderful job, and the fact Chinook salmon are already spawning above all four dams is incredible.
This team of dedicated experts has pulled off one of the greatest projects ever.
Welcome back salmon!
In the times we live in….. not buying it. I will be doing my own investigation. If true great….. but if it’s a lie, then we have wayyyyy bigger problems. They had already said it would take some time for things to recover. A few yrs or more?? Now, we are being led to believe that salmon are swimming through sediment infested waters???? How’d that happen so fast??? Anyone questioning this at ALL????????
It is one of the most important things in my lifetime.❤
Beautiful when nature is back to its natural state! ❤
Oh, so much better, and it will continue to get better and better! Wonderful to everyone who got this done!
Thanks for posting this, I was hoping to find a clear before and after. This is so cool!
The tribes had a HUGE part in this. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
They are pretty much responsible for initiating the entire project. We owe them a lot of thanks for finally getting this done!
Now if they would just clean up their reservations....
@@ryanohara4986it’s not like we aren’t trying. It’s not a simple magical overnight fix.
@@ryanohara4986 this is part of it. These dams caused poverty on reservations which caused rampant poverty related problems.
@Tijereño how does a dam create poverty? Lol, you gotta be joking right?
If that doesn't make your soul smile, you need to check yourself.
@@elizabethlode9822 that's discussable
@@universeslap let's discuss. This is very important to me so I can't help but like to discuss it
It sounds like from your name that you might be a claim owner. We also own a claim on one of the tributaries of the Klamath.
@@universeslapwe’re all waiting on your discussion topics please enlighten us
@@karendurant4981 well, it is such distant issue for me, that it doesn't really make my soul smile, but I'm happy for you, if yours does. But since I've already commented... What's the biggest advantage of dam-less Klamath river? I'm curious
So wonderful to see the difference! That beautiful sound of trickling / running water! Please give us updates when it's revegetated!
What a beautiful sight! Now the river, land and inhabitants can heal.
Thank you to all who worked to save the river.
NICE!
Awesome!
Amazing transformation!!
Love this! Yes!
Fantastic and its about time!
Yessssssss!!❤❤❤
This remarkable video makes my heart leap with joy! Having just gone to the Salmon Welcoming Festival at Oxbow Park nothing could be more beautiful than seeing the salmon's pathway to their breeding areas on the Klamath running wild and free. Thank you.
Thanks for covering this historic and monumental event. For the Salmon who give everything to everyone and everything.
What a great new beginning for these rivers, the fauna, flora and communities that live there!
So beautiful. People with big hearts can do amazing stuff. Thank you for saving this section of our Mother Earth. 💚
Glad this project was able to be completed
It’s great to hear the transition from whirring machinery to babbling, free-flowing water.
Great video! Thank you 🙏 😊
Long time in the making, but nonetheless, so grateful!
The amount of material removed and quick recovery of the ecosystem is amazing. Earth heals quickly.
I agree, 💯%
😮 If it helps the Earth and all thats in it, then good for them!
Absolutley beautiful to see and hear the free running water glad to hear salmon are already returning and spawning. Our planet if given the chance can heal
I heard someone saw a Salmon there that had not been seen in 70years.
@@saraxdouglas8577 Yes there's triple verified observations of spawning salmon in Jenny Creek upstream from iron gate dam. I'm so excited I can contain myself!
It's my understanding Chinook are spawning in Spencer Creek too. That Creek comes into the Klamath above JC Boyle dam (the uppermost former reservoir)
I'm sure many more will be documented, since it's just now the peak of migration.
Not a word spoken, no music, just the water singing, after 112+ years. Global impact - "If they can do it, so can we."
Good work.
Awesome 😎
In a few years these will be quite the spots to do hikes by
Sooo wonderful!!! ❤
Impressive transformation, great the river can finally run free again.
Thank you isn't enough, but we need to recognize the local Tribes who didn't give up on the dam removals generation after generation. Their way of life and food source died when those dams were built. No regard for our indigenous people, again. Now the land and its origin people can once again thrive. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, it's beyond words - simply beautiful.
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The salmon arent in the rivers all year long... the only run up the river for a short period of time and spawn and die. What do the tribes do the other 11 months?
Google how to smoke and other methods of fresh fish preservation 😊 @@mattharrell3932
@mattharrell3932 The dams weren’t sustainable. Plus those algae cesspools were an actual health hazard. Good riddance. 👌
@@mattharrell3932well there's a spring run and fall run and after preserving them they last all year round . Not to mention sturgeon and lamprey that are also in the river that we love to eat too .
It's very exciting and wonderful...just wait a few years. Check out the other rivers where dams have been removed like the Elwha in Washington state....good things await.
Thank you for this..an amazing transformation already.
Wonderful🐟
I looove it! ❤️
Absolutely stunning. It's really amazing to see the transformation back to nature.
❤ Beautiful!
Well done! 💚
Give it about a decade and you will never know a dam used to be there.
Good riddance to those stagnant, blue green algae cesspools!
Dam right!
@@GeorgeWHaydukeiii6396
Yes. I was startled seeing all that algae. It looked like death.
Mother’s nature is amazing
Congrats to all parties from those of us near the first largest dam removal in US History……the Elwa.
Its been fantastic to watch Nature recover.
Talk about a beautiful process. It is amazing to see how quickly nature starts to fill back in. Love to see it.
this makes me happy.
Wow, just wow 💯! Very impressive! Hats off to the Klamath Dam Removal teams! 🎩 Excellent to see nature restored!
Beautiful ❤
I've seen footage of Salmon up the river already. It's very little and it's going to take time but now there's great Hope that the river can be restored and the salmon swim again.
Amazing. Great video.
Awesome!
What a monumental task.
Excellent comparison.
Hey Brandon, nice shots and editing.
Now we are generating recreation and fish and outdoor activities and even more wildlife.
Beautiful! ❤ ❤
i'm happy to see natural environments being restored.
This made me tear up
This is wonderful! Thank you for showing us that environmental progress is possible💚💚💚💚💚
Yes.
I wonder how accurately the pre-dam topo maps reflect current topography.
Beautiful river replacing that artificial lake and green muck is wonderful. So happy for the Klamath people when the fish return in numbers.
Looks beautiful again!
Absolutely love it. Hopeful that more Things are Accomplished for my Native American Brothers.
Be Well. Always. Grew up on the Big and Little Salmon River in Upstate NY. Loved the Salmon Run
Time Of Year....
It's wonderful to see and hear the water rudhing along its natural watercourse.
It's also great to see the wetlands return. It doesn't take Mother Nature to reclaim her rightful place and restore the equilibrium.
Well done to everyone who fought for so long to have the dams removed.
Now, once again, the water belongs to everyone.
Dams are some of the worst things environmentally. They are not worth the energy and we can figure out other ways to make water reservoirs. Feels so good to watch nature get healing
Short of damming up a flowing stretch of water, how else would one build a water reservoir?
Beavers 🤷♂️
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Wow!
This is such a wonderful thing to see. The Southern Resident Orcas might have a chance now.
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It's not about the nature only; It's although about the peace
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Finally.
More rivers in the US need this. On the East Coast, salmon used to spawn many rivers. Not so much anymore.
No thank you, I would rather have clean energy and water to drink.
They've done some on the Penobscot River in Maine, which used to be a big salmon river, I believe. They've opened up a LOT of the river by getting rid of a few old dams that were basically just rotting. I know there are other projects going, in New York and other places.
Will the Klamath be a good river to camp from Canoe or Raft?
How long would the trip be?
Yes. It is, and always has been a good canoe/raft camping river. Now that the source of most of the pollution is gone, it will be even better.
The trip length depends on where you decide to put in and take out, and how much time you spend exploring it's banks.
Did they replace the hydro dams with something else to cover the energy use or was these only retaining dams for agriculture ?
these was old dams that was builded for makin' electrical stuff in 1918. No farmers was harmed.
Welcome Home Salmon.🎉
let it flow!!
Nice
Wow!
What happened to all the toxic sediment at the bottom of the dams?
You mean the toxic sediment which was only there in the first place because the dams had been built?
This is what makes my career in water resources happy!❤❤❤
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Outstanding
Where did the lakes go?
Well, they weren't really lakes, they were shallow, warm, man-made reservoirs that grew toxic bluegreen algae.
They were flushed out to sea. Kinda like flushing the toilet.
A voice over describing the reasons for the removals would have been nice. And a follow up, on whether the results were what was anticipated.
There are literally thousands of Chinook salmon spawning above the former Dam sites for the first time in 110 years! I'd say the project is extremely successful!
@@GeorgeWHaydukeiii6396 That's great tp hear!
GOOD!!!!
Why were the dams put there originally and then removed?
They were put there between 65 & 110 years ago to produce hydropower. They were taken out because back then, we didn't know much about river ecosystems and the fish that depend on them. (It was a mistake putting these dams in this River) Finely, we admitted we made a mistake, and corrected the mistake by removing the dams.
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Fantastic!
You can almost hear the Klamath river breathing now
Wow
Feels so right.
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I LOVE OREGON!! sorry for the upper casing, I live in NYC and my family and i go there every year the nicest people, if I had to do it all over again ill do it over in OR.
Was there any studies done before removal on flood risk ?? What happens if there's a heavier rainy season , or if there's lots of snowfall in winter and higher temperatures in early spring bring faster melt rates ????
This project has been in the planning for over 25 years. Many, many, many studies have been done relating to flooding.
The fact is these dams were designed and operated to produce hydropower. they provided absolutely no flood protection! in fact the dams had to be completely full in order for the turbines to spin. Tell me, how much flood protection does a completely full reservoir behind 110 year old dam provided?
Finally, some good news!