In October 2025, Chinook salmon reached areas above Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon for the first time in over 100 years. This milestone follows the historic removal of four dams, allowing adult salmon to travel over 200 miles from the ocean. The Klamath Tribes emphasize the need for protections and habitat restoration for the salmon, which are culturally significant to their people. William Ray Jr., chairman of the Klamath Tribes, discusses the emotional significance of their return and highlights the challenges of restoring their habitat. Despite the salmon’s success, habitat conditions are suboptimal, and efforts are urgently needed to clean water quality and support the ecosystem. Delays in promised funding for restoration work have raised concerns among tribal leaders about achieving sustainable habitat for both salmon and other species.
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Salmon Make a Comeback in Southern Oregon’s Williamson and Sprague Rivers After Dam Removal
By Terrain News
