A Watershed Moment
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As of a few weeks ago the Klamath River is officially free of four large hydroelectric dams, marking a watershed moment for the tribes living along the Klamath as well as for river restoration efforts around the world. In this first episode we set the stakes. I talk with Annelia Hillman, Yurok Tribal member and food sovereignty advocate about what these dam removals mean to her personally and for her family and community. This podcast was made possible by support from American Rivers and...
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