Hundreds of salmon are now spawning in Klamath River tributaries above the 4 recently dismantled dams for the first time 60 & 112 years. It is exciting and bodes well for the future. Still, it will take several years for fish runs to recover & there is still much more work to do.

"We are honored to contribute the extensive knowledge and experience we have gained through Klamath River dam removal with our relatives from the Round Valley Indian Tribes." - Yurok Chairman Joseph L. James

Yurok Tribal Council Member Phillip Williams shares insights into profound, yet often overlooked long-term benefits that the Klamath River's ongoing recovery promises for the Yurok people. These efforts will also create positive change for all who love salmon & healthy rivers.

Yurok Fisheries Dept Director Barry McCovey talks about the Klamath River’s amazing progress 1 year after the world’s largest dam removal project. This fall, for the first time more than a century, chinook salmon made it to all the major tributaries that were previously blocked.

OPB recently released an excellent documentary about the Native American youth who were the first to paddle the full length of the Klamath River after four dams were removed. The 30-minute film can be viewed here.

Klamath salmon are spawning in the Williamson River 4 the 1st time since the early 1900s. This pivotal moment is a testament to decades of activism, rigorous scientific research & advocacy from Klamath Basin Indigenous communities & allies. Photos by Paul Wilson/Klamath Tribes

"The speed & scale of the river’s recovery has exceeded our expectations and even the most optimistic scientific modeling, proving that when the barriers fall, nature has an incredible power to heal itself." - Yurok Fisheries Director Barry McCovey Jr.

Here is the 1st video of a Klamath River salmon passing the Keno Dam fish ladder in 100+ years. This is another positive sign that the river is on the path to recovery following the removal of 4 dams last year. While much work remains, there is genuine reason for optimism.

"Native Americans figured this out thousands of years ago – that certain types of vegetation need fire to grow, fire to reseed, fire to enhance growth." - Yurok Fire Department Chief Rod Mendes

The Yurok Tribe's 61st Klamath Salmon Festival is this Saturday in Klamath, CA. “We invite the community to join us in celebrating the Klamath River’s renewal.” - Joseph L. James, Chairman of the Yurok Tribe.

🌊 Exciting news for the Yurok Tribe! 🌊 EPA has granted @TheYurokTribe the authority to develop water quality standards for their lands. 🙌 ✍️ EPA Region 9 Administrator Cook presented a signed certificate to the Tribe reflecting this authority at the Regional Tribal

Join is in celebrating the ongoing renewal of the Klamath River at the Yurok Tribe's 61st Annual Klamath Salmon Festival on Saturday, August 16 in Klamath. There will be live music, delicious food, 150 vendors & more. The event kicks off at 10am with a parade.

The tsunami advisories for Del Norte County and the rest of the West Coast have been lifted. Be prepared for future earthquakes and tsunamis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency @EPAregion9 recently approved the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department’s application for Treatment as a State (TAS), granting the tribal agency the authority to establish and enforce environmental standards on the Yurok Reservation.

Tsunami advisory remains in effect for Del Norte County. Stay away from beaches and tidal influence waters. Wave fluctuations ongoing. Updates: https://t.co/RQ2ila9Zm1. Tsunami hazard maps:

Tsunami warning for Del Norte County. Please get to high ground immediately and stay away from beaches, and tidal influence waters. The first waves are expected to reach land about 11:50 p.m. Updates: https://t.co/RQ2ila9Zm1. Tsunami hazard maps:

A tsunami watch has been issued for the West Coast to the U.S.-Mexico border. The tsunami is expected to reach the North Coast of California around midnight. Updates: https://t.co/RQ2ila9Zm1. Tsunami hazard maps:

All are invited to the Yurok Tribe's 61st Annual Klamath Salmon Festival on Saturday, Aug 16 in Klamath, CA. The family friendly event features live music, a basket-weaving demo, Stick Game, Bball & arm-wrestling tournaments, a kids' area, delicious food & more than 100 vendors.

Yesterday, there were hundreds if not thousands of brown pelicans feeding on bait fish in the Klamath River estuary and plume. Less than 1 year after the removal of 4 dams, this is another sign the river is healing .

Only one week until the Yurok Arts and Crafts Fair! Come out and support tribal artisans selling jewelry, blankets, woodwork, and much more! The Fair will take place Tuesday, July 1, 10am-3pm at the Del Norte County Fair. Some vendor spaces available—application attached.

Here is an excellent example of the California condor's agility and grace. These birds are part of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program flock in Yurok Country. The NCCRP is a partnership between the Yurok Tribe and @RedwoodNPS