Tribal, state and federal officials are cheering the planned removal of four dams along the Klamath River near the California-Oregon line as a major step toward restoring a once-thriving watershed
HORNBROOK, Calif. — — Tribal, state and federal officials on Thursday cheered a plan forin U.S. history along the Klamath River near the California-Oregon line as a major step toward restoring a once-thriving watershed that tribal communities have long relied on.
Haaland joined leaders of the Karuk and Yurok tribes as well as U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman and Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Kate Brown of Oregon along the river to celebrate the significance of the November decision to remove four dams along the river. Haaland also announced $5.8 million in new federal money to help restore aquatic ecosystems and habitats amid the West's ongoing drought.
The removal of four dams along the river will mark the largest dam demolition in U.S. history. Work is expected to begin next year and be completed by 2024. It will open up hundreds of miles of, a fish that holds cultural and dietary significance for tribes. The river has been dammed for more than a century.
Tribal leaders spoke about the decades-long fight to remove the dams and restore the river's ability to flow freely, allowing salmon and other species to thrive.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Baby death: Body of 1-year-old found in California river; father arrested, police sayAn Inglewood, California father was arrested after a missing baby's body was found in the Los Angeles River in Long Beach.
Leer más »
Baby death: Body of 1-year-old found in California river; father arrested, police say'He threw her off the bridge,' the child's mother said.
Leer más »
Baby death: Body of 1-year-old found in California river; father arrested, police say'He threw her off the bridge,' the child's mother said.
Leer más »
North Carolina Tribal Casino Violated Federal Gaming Laws, Regulators SayThe facility owned by the Catawba Indian Nation faces fines, as well as possible temporary closure, after allegedly allowing outsiders too much control.
Leer más »
Influencers With Tribal Marks Share The Beauty Of Their Scars'Since it's no longer a common practice [in contemporary Nigerian culture], those left with the marks can easily be discriminated against and mocked. Nonetheless, some are learning to love and accept their unique appearance,' writes edisanastephen.
Leer más »
Tesla denied retrial request over racism case in Fremont, CaliforniaFederal judge denies Tesla's retrial request in case involving worker's claims of racism at factory in Fremont, California
Leer más »