The Wound: 1872
In the direction of the setting sun, we honor our history. Scarface Charlie and Captain Jack stood in the Lava Beds.
Nov 1872: Battle of Lost River
The cycle of conflict began. We retreated to the stone strongholds.
1873: The Lava Beds
A stronghold of stone. We held the line until the mortars came.
Oct 1873: Exile
Survivors sent to Oklahoma. The physical connection to the river was broken.
Frozen Waters
Like a long winter, four massive dams froze the river's flow for a century. They blocked the salmon and sickened the water.
Critical Impact
Over 400 miles of habitat cut off. But winter eventually ends.
Years of Obstruction
United in Purpose
The sun rises on a new era. 10,000 acres returned. The Klamath Tribes and KILT stand together.
The Klamath Tribes
Sovereign Government
"We celebrate this step toward the return of our homelands."
K.I.L.T.
Land Trust (NGO)
"Ensuring that home is a place where they can flourish."
Return of the c’iyaal’s
Water flows. Life returns. The c’iyaal’s (Salmon) lifecycle is a circle.
10,000 Acres
Stewardship Focus Areas
Population Recovery
Projected Run Size (Log Scale)
The Circle of Life
Healing the Veins
River Miles Restored