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The largest dam removal in US history just restored the Klamath River in Northern California, reviving one of the continent's greatest salmon runs after a century of decline. Indigenous advocate Amy Bowers Cordalis of the Yurok Tribe helped lead the fight to protect her people's ancestral waters.
Scientists discover beavers thriving in coastal tidal zones, building dams that create critical habitat for endangered salmon. These adaptable engineers are showing up in surprising ecosystems and helping species recover.
The Canadian government and Gitanyow Nation just signed a decade-long agreement that honors thousands of years of Indigenous salmon stewardship while funding a major new hatchery. The partnership puts Indigenous knowledge at the center of saving Pacific salmon for future generations.
After explosive demolition removed four dams from the Klamath River, nearly 70,000 salmon returned in 2025, 180% more than scientists predicted. The $450 million restoration project turned a dying river into a thriving ecosystem in just two years.
Scientists discovered beavers are secretly thriving in coastal estuaries and tidal wetlands across the Pacific Northwest, creating vital habitats for endangered salmon. This overlooked ecosystem engineering could help restore lost coastal worlds.
After decades of conservation work, Maine is asking federal officials to explore new tools that could speed up Atlantic salmon recovery and eventually reconnect people with their rivers. The innovative approach could transform how endangered species come back from the brink.
After a 22-year fight, Indigenous communities in Alaska's Bristol Bay secured a rare EPA veto to halt a massive mine that threatened the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Their victory protects both a pristine ecosystem and thousands of years of cultural heritage.
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After nearly 100 years, fish traps are back on the Columbia River with a conservation twist. The once-banned technology could help endangered salmon populations recover while supporting sustainable fishing.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
