August 28th was a big day for the Yurok Indians and other tribes in the Klamath river basin in Oregon…
It was the end of a $450 million project to remove four dams..
The largest dam removal project in United States history..
The dam removal… supported by a confederation of Native Peoples living along the river.. is expected to allow salmon.. a central part of regional native culture.. to return to ancient spawning grounds along the river… for the first time since 1910… WBAI spoke with Tribal chairman William Ray jr. We present that interview and will take your calls on WBAI 99.5 fm and WBAI.org Tuesday, September 10 at 2:30pm