"Tribe-led Dam Removal Project Paves Way for Sustainable Growth in the U.S."

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is underway along the California-Oregon border, with the goal of restoring the Klamath River and its surrounding land to its natural state. Over the next decade, workers and Native American tribes will plant and monitor nearly 17 billion seeds to revive the river's ecosystem. The removal of four hydroelectric dams will open up more than 400 miles of river for threatened species of fish and other wildlife. The project aims to combat invasive species and restore the cultural and spiritual significance of the river to Native American tribes. The $500 million project is funded by taxpayers and PacifiCorps ratepayers.