Podcast: Restoring the Klamath River and a way of life
According to a 1908 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as the Winters Doctrine, Native American reservations are entitled to enough water to meet their tribe’s needs. That doctrine was recently invoked during a push by tribes to restore the Klamath River, which flows through Oregon and California. The goal, in part, is to restore the spawning grounds for fish for the first time in more than 100 years. Indigenous Affairs Reporter Debra Krol from the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, joins The Excerpt to discuss the ongoing battle over Indigenous water rights.
Related articles:
- North Coast Journal: ‘A Very Exciting Time’ - The Klamath River finds its channel as dam removal proceeds on schedule
- Source Weekly: Winter at the largest dam removal project in history
- California Globe – Opinion: Klamath Dams Down - Will Ranches Survive?