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The White Salmon River Runs Free: Breaching the Condit Dam

In 2012, the 100 foot-tall Condit Dam was removed from the White Salmon River in southeast Washington, making it the largest dam in the world ever removed. The goal was simple: Restore habitat for threatened salmon. This first-ever project tested the ingenuity of those tasked with the massive project. But it may also represent a turning point. In a region built on hydropower, is removing dams for threatened salmon the new norm?

English
  • Originally Aired April 2, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 27, episode 1
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Andy Maser Director