2024's biggest conservation wins for the West - High Country News
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The removal of four of the Klamath River's six dams has allowed hundreds of chinook salmon to return to their spawning grounds unexpectedly, exciting local tribes.
With conservation now holding equal footing with resource extraction in regulations, the Bureau of Land Management has made significant strides in protecting national resources in 2024.
Collaborative efforts between wildlife organizations and local governments have successfully removed over 700 miles of harmful fencing in Wyoming, positively impacting various migrating species.
The protection of half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska from new oil and gas leases demonstrates a pivotal shift toward prioritizing conservation in America's public lands.
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