Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.

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14 Oct

"Without these salmon, our way of life is impossible."

Indigenous leaders on the Klamath River are restoring connections between food, people and place. Watch "Guardians of the River," the new film from American Rivers and Swiftwater films.

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Guardians of the River

In this film by American Rivers and Swiftwater Films, Indigenous leaders share why removing four dams to restore a healthy Klamath River is critical for clean water, food sovereignty and justice.