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"A year after the Klamath River was returned to its free-flowing state by way
of the world’s largest-ever dam removal project, scientists say nature has
rebounded in astounding ways.
In an online press conference this afternoon, a group of scientists from
regional tribes, environmental nonprofits and the Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife reported observations and data from a year’s worth of fish monitoring,
spawning habitat surveys, water quality testing and more.
The consensus was that things have gone better than anyone could have
anticipated, particularly when it comes to fall-run Chinook salmon.
“What the fish have shown us is something extraordinary,” said Damon Goodman,
Mount Shasta-Klamath regional director for California Trout. “The river seemed
to come alive almost instantly after removal, and the fish returned in greater
numbers than I expected, and maybe anyone expected.”
Scientists from a broad array of organizations have united under the common
goal of learning how salmon, other anadromous fish and an entire ecosystem
recover. The removal of four hydroelectric dams on the lower Klamath has
allowed for the restoration of more than 400 miles of habitat."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
