Local NewsHistoric Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal

Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal

Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers

Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing against the spit and exiting in a southern direction, above Flint Ridge…

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