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The dam removing mission on the Klamath River will turn out to be the most important dam removing mission in historical past as soon as it’s accomplished. The work underway to revive this river to its pure, free-flowing state, is continuing at a very good price. Simply final week, it was introduced that the removing of Copco Dam No. 2 was accomplished. Per Misplaced Coast Outpost, which means the Klamath is free-flowing in Ward’s Canyon for the primary time in 98 years.
Per a press launch from the Klamath River Renewal Company, “Copco No 2 is the primary dam to be eliminated on account of its small stature, location, and lack of reservoir,” famous Mark Bransom, CEO of the Klamath River Renewal Company (KRRC), the entity tasked with the secure and environment friendly removing of the 4 decrease Klamath hydroelectric dams. “Nonetheless, whereas Copco No. 2 was considerably smaller than the opposite dams slated for removing, it nonetheless had a major affect on the river.”
You’ll be able to learn extra about this dam removing mission right here.
