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Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath Dam Removals, Study Finds

NYT Science Thursday 24 September 2026, 09:01 UTC By Rebecca Dzombak 1 min read
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The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.

The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.
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