In 2020, we all took some solace in the Nature is Healing memes, even the silly ones. But the thing is, with even the slightest nudge in the right direction, even the smallest relief from our boot on its neck, it does. Nature does heal and reclaim.

We knew salmon were returning to Upper Klamath Lake after the dam removal there. But now we know they are breeding, and making the first natural hatchlings there in over 100 years. This is great news.
#salmon #oregon #rivers

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/25/upper-klamath-river-chinook-salmon-naturally-hatching/

Chinook salmon found naturally hatching in Upper Klamath River for first time in a century

The Klamath Tribes are celebrating evidence of Chinook salmon spawning in Klamath River tributary.

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This is such great news, and affirmation that the process works. It brought me to tears of joy.

@ianrosewrites Thanks, it's great to see good news.
@ianrosewrites Always reminded that nature is aggressive and we do a lot to prevent it from overtaking us.