Undamming a river, rebuilding a forest | WILD HOPE

En Español: https://youtu.be/rIi06nqvVic Ten years after the largest dam removal in history—on the Elwha River, in Washington State—scientists are chronicling an inspiring story of ecological rebirth. Recovering salmon populations are transferring critical nutrients from the ocean into the forests along the Elwha’s banks, enriching the entire ecosystem. The Elwha’s revival is encouraging advocates to push for the removal of many larger dams in the region, and in the rest of the world. Learn more about this story and ways that YOU can get involved in saving your local biodiversity by becoming a Wild Hoper: Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wildhopetv/ Join our community: https://wildhope.tv Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/irGMng Share this with a friend!