Salmon Return To Klamath River After Historic Dam Removal The largest dam removal project culminates with salmon swimming upstream for the first time in over 100 yearsSalmon are swimming freely in the Klamath River for the first time in over a century after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed. On October 2, 2024, following decades of struggle and advocacy primarily led by Native American tribes, the Klamath Dam removal reached its final stage, marking the end of what has been described as both the world’s largest and most environmentally significant dam removal effort. Historically, between 1903 and 1962, the power company PacifiCorp constructed multiple dams along the Klamath River for electricity generation purposes. He emphasized, “This is a monumental achievement – not just for the Klamath River but for our entire state, nation, and planet. The dam removal project is not merely about tearing down concrete structures but is deeply rooted in the cultural ethos and ecological health of the region.
