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Video of the Week – Rising from the Ashes
The Elwha dams came down and fish rushed back in. Like a phoenix, the fish rose from the ashes and rebounded more quickly than many thought possible. Like the story that’s underway on the Klamath in California, native trout, steelhead and salmon know how to make the most of a reconnected habitat. Now, let’s give…
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Rapid diversification in Salmon and Steelhead Populations Following Dam Removal
John McMillan returns with a guest column about the ongoing recovery of the Elwha River. It’s been eleven years since the Elwha Dam (the lower of the two dams on the Elwha, located at river-mile five) was removed. I still remember the day the heavy equipment started to roll, and the dam started to fall. …
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