First Dam Breached!

Copco 2 dam has tamed a reach of the Klamath River since 1925, that is until last week. It was the first dam breached as Klamath restoration activities got underway in earnest. It was an exciting moment for thousands of Klamath Basin community members who participated in a two decade long campaign to Un-dam the Klamath and Bring the Salmon Home. Today we lead with coverage of this historic moment. Still, some folks are less than enthusiastic about dam removal. OPB offers the views of residents along the reservoirs who are trying to adjust to big changes in their community. Other stories cover the latest efforts to collaborate with Scott Basin water users on restoration projects even as others press agencies for stronger protections for in-stream flows. "In case you missed it" features a great video news piece from VOA that does a great job telling the story of Klamath dam removal beginning with the 2002 fish kill. Highly recommended!

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