Understory | Can Dam Demolition Save California's Salmon?

What happens when you remove dams that changed the Klamath River a hundred years ago?

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Understory | Can Dam Demolition Save California's Salmon? America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Premiered November 06, 2023

A hundred years ago the Klamath River was dammed and diverted, changing the landscape and the
salmon population. Now, those same dams are being torn down. What will letting the river run wild
mean for the water, the fish and the people who live there?

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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

AMERICA OUTDOORS with BARATUNDE THURSTON returns with a brand-new season as the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.