You’ve probably already seen news reports on this, but yesterday ODFW reported the first salmon identified above the recently removed Klamath River dams. See the press release for more, including more photos and a video. Clearly, this is spectacular news.

While many have been trying to take credit for the dam removal, the truth is that various tribes, Pacific Gas & Electric, and the departments of fish and wildlife in California and Oregon have been the main drivers.

ODFW takes a lot of heat from the angling public, but they have been a key player in this project and I am thankful for their efforts.