In the fall of 2011, the largest dam removal projects in history began on the Elwha and White Salmon Rivers in Washington. Here’s an amazing video by Andy Maser and Barney Bonito that beautifully captures this historic year for rivers:

The removal of the two dams on the Elwha River is expected to take three years. When complete, all five specifies of Pacific Salmon will reclaim 70 miles of pristine habitat for the first time in 100 years. Already, wild salmon and steelhead have begun to reclaim 33 miles of habitat that had been previously cut off.

Related posts:

1. Condit Dam Removal Means Restoration Of White Salmon River is Set
2. American Whitewater’s Year-End Review of River Stewardship Projects
3. Best Year Ever! Conservation Alliance Victories: 10.5 Million Acres of Land and 1000 Miles of Rivers Protected.
4. An Epic Migration: 900 Mile Journey with Snake River Salmon Captured on Film
5. HybridCare Partner Highlight: Conservation Alliance Celebrates Several Victories in 2010

Tags: American Whitewater, andy maser, barney bonito, condit dam, elwha river, pacific salmon, white salmon river

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