Indigenous youth recently embarked on a historic ride along the Klamath River, an area held sacred by their communities for generations. Their journey symbolizes ongoing efforts to remove dams and restore the natural flow of these cherished waters.

Once barred from his ancestral fishing grounds, Barry McCovey Jr. can now freely cast his line into Blue Creek’s cherished waters. California’s return of these lands marks a significant step toward restoring cultural heritage along the Klamath River.