The data, history, and statements used to construct "The River Returns Home."
"Klamath Indigenous Land Trust Purchases 10,000 Acres Along Klamath River."
Provided the core data regarding the December 2025 purchase, acreage details (10,000 acres), funding sources, and quotes from KILT leadership.
"The Modoc War | Oregon Experience | OPB"
Video documentary source for the timeline of the 1872-1873 conflict, the role of Scarface Charlie, Captain Jack (Kintpuash), and the details of the Lava Beds stronghold.
"Klamath Tribes Issue Statement on Land Trust Acquisition"
Clarified the relationship between the sovereign Tribal government and the independent KILT NGO. Provided quotes regarding the broader goal of treaty land restoration.
Synthesis of Restoration Data
Information regarding the Iron Gate, Copco, and J.C. Boyle dams, their operational timelines, and the lifecycle of the c’iyaal’s (Salmon) was synthesized from general historical records and PacifiCorp public data.
Cultural terminology, specifically the use of c’iyaal’s for Salmon, was prioritized in the second iteration of the infographic to respect specific tribal dialect and usage as requested.