On AlterNet: klamath

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How an Unlikely Coalition of Farmers, Ranchers, Indians and Fisherman Negotiated the Biggest Dam Decommissioning in History

Jacques Leslie, Earth Island Institute. April 1, 2010.

Only a few years ago, the Klamath embodied a failure to resolve natural resources disputes; now, it stands as an example of how to step past confrontation and negotiate.

Klamath Water Wars Settled With Agreements to Remove Four Dams

Environment News ServiceFebruary 26, 2010.

Two agreements signed would provide a framework for removal of four dams beginning in 2020, provided that Congress approves.

Agreement Reached On the Klamath River -- Why the Largest Dam Removal Project in History May Be Underway Soon

Dan Bacher, AlterNet. October 1, 2009.

The government, three Indian Tribes and 25 other parties released a tentative agreement providing for the removal of four Klamath River dams owned by billionaire Warren Buffett.

Historic Agreement Reached in Klamath Dam Controversy

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. January 16, 2008.

Things have moved one step closer to the largest river restoration process getting the green light.

Is This the Beginning of the End for Damming America's Big Rivers?

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. July 2, 2007.

A fight in the Pacific Northwest over what would be the largest dam removal project has drawn an incredible cast of characters.