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In 2020, American Rivers removed the Middle Fork Nooksack dam after 50 years of

Middle Fork Nooksack salmon habitat: In 2020, the demolition of the Middle Fork Nooksack Dam in Washington led to the reopening of 16 miles of crucial habitat for Chinook salmon and trout, marking a significant victory for conservation efforts and local tribes. In 2020, American Rivers removed the Middle Fork Nooksack dam after 50 years of blocking fish in Washington. 2 years later, the river reopened 16 miles of habitat for Chinook salmon and trout.

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