Once described as teeming with life and an abundance of fish, the Snake River is now heavily altered for hydroelectric, storage, and transportation. Despite the billions of dollars spent on fish recovery, the once prolific west coast salmon runs are at the brink of extinction. Visit the epicenter of the race to save this keystone species and a growing movement to remove the river's four dams.
Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 110
| Sun, Jan 11 | 11:30 A.M. | Snake River Dams - Coming Down? NHPBS (11.1) |
WILD RIVERS WITH TILLIE takes viewers on a journey of water - the life force that connects all people, cultures, and ecosystems.
In the series, river conservationist, hydrologist and river guide Tillie Walton gives voice to the country's wild rivers and the people who depend upon them.
Each episode presents an immersive and adventurous multi-day river expedition that stokes the senses, shares breathtaking scenery, and tells the story of our human and cultural connection to water.
This season tours the Colorado River, Yampa River, Snake River, Rio Grande, and Devils River, plus the Grand Canyon, Cataract Canyon and Glen Canyon.
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