Oregon Field Guide

OPB documentary ‘First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath’ follows Indigenous kayakers on a historic journey after dam removal

By Jessie Sears (OPB) and Brandon Swanson (OPB)
Nov. 13, 2025 2 p.m.

Teens who paddled the Klamath River from source to sea after the largest dam removal in history say their work is far from over.

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