Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group

Year Zero on the Klamath River: A Historic Moment for Restoration 2025 marks Year Zero—the first year of a free-flowing Klamath River following the largest dam removal project in history! This pivotal moment restores over 450 miles of habitat, supports the return of salmon, and paves the way for a new era of Indigenous-led river management. Our Executive Director, Amy Bowers Cordalis, a mother, a Yurok fisherwoman, and attorney, recently spoke at the River Restoration Northwest Conference, sharing best practices, lessons learned, and the future of Klamath restoration. Watch Amy’s talk here: https://lnkd.in/gfggHcSm This conversation highlights the power of Indigenous knowledge, modern science, and sustainable management working together to restore the balance between the river, species, and people. #KlamathRiver #DamRemoval #IndigenousLeadership #RiverRestoration #SalmonReturn #EcoRestoration

Excited to celebrate Ridges to Riffles COO Molli Myers, who has been named as a 2024 Outsider of the Year by Outside Magazine! 🏆 Molli shares this incredible honor with fellow water protectors, who have also been recognized for their unwavering commitment to the fight for the Klamath River’s restoration. Together, they have been at the forefront of the historic Klamath dam removal effort, advocating for Indigenous-led conservation and protecting the river’s cultural and ecological legacy. Their collective efforts have helped bring the Klamath River back to life, marking a monumental victory for environmental justice and Indigenous sovereignty. Read more about their inspiring work and the fight to restore the Klamath here: https://lnkd.in/erCN52Wc

“We are salmon people. We are river people. We are fix-the-world people. We are taught that our relationship to the fish is reciprocal and that as long as there is one Káruk Áraar fishing, the salmon will continue to be called to make the journey up our river to provide for us.” Our very own COO, Molli Myers, shares a deeply personal and powerful story in @NatGeo about the fight to undam the Klamath River and bring the salmon home. This journey, rooted in resilience, traditional knowledge, and collective action, has defined generations of Indigenous Peoples along the Klamath Basin. Read Molli’s reflection on what it means to be part of this historic movement to restore the river and the salmon, the lifeblood of the Klamath Basin. 📣 Let’s celebrate the return of the river and honor the generations of protectors who made it possible. #BringTheSalmonHome #UndamTheKlamath #IndigenousLeadership #RiverRestoration #KlamathRiver

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Amy Bowers Cordalis has been named a 2024 United Nations Environment Programme Champion of the Earth! 🌍✨ This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding work in Indigenous rights advocacy and tireless work to protect and restore the #Klamathriver. In her words: “It’s an incredible honor, but this award belongs to all who fought to get us here—my family, my Tribe, and the Indigenous Peoples of the Klamath Basin. Together, we’ve paved the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.” Congratulations, Amy, and to all the 2024 laureates for your brave actions and sustainable solutions! 💧💚 #ChampionsOfTheEarth #earthchamps #IndigenousRights #KlamathRiver #EnvironmentalLeadership #generationrestoration

Support Indigenous Peoples on Giving Tuesday! Join the movement and make a difference by giving to Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group. Your generosity will help support Indigenous communities to protect and restore the natural and cultural resources crucial to their identity and sovereignty. Together, let's support our journey towards a sustainable future. This month only, donors will receive an exclusive tote bag or T-shirt as a thank-you gift! #GiveNative #GivingTuesday Donation link in bio or use QR code. https://lnkd.in/gzj6uUYg

🌊✨ Excited to welcome Vanessa Castle (Lower Elwha Klallam) as Ridges to Riffles’ Tribal Engagement Coordinator! A lifelong advocate for Indigenous stewardship, Vanessa brings years of experience protecting natural resources and amplifying tribal voices in conservation. 🌎💧 #IndigenousConservation #SalmonWarrior

We are excited to announce that TIME has named our co-founder and executive director Amy Bowers Cordalis on the #time100climate list! This list recognizes the world's most influential climate action-driven leaders. Amy thanks her family, tribe, tribal members, and Indigenous peoples of the Klamath for allowing her to serve them, the river, the salmon and ecosystem. This recognition supports our collective strength and success. To view the list, visit https://lnkd.in/dTTKn2Qt

We are excited and proud to be an inaugural member of the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge, as announced by the White House today. From the Klamath River and beyond, Ridges to Riffles is committed to indigenous stewardship and advancing Tribal priorities that conserve and restore freshwater ecosystems. Indigenous peoples have stewarded our sacred freshwater ecosystems for millennia and will continue to do so. We are grateful to see this same commitment of stewardship from the Biden administration and numerous states, local governments, and partner organizations. https://lnkd.in/eEV8NCva #waterislife #indigenousstewardship #americathebeautifulchallenge #freshwaterecosystems #ridgestoriffles #klamathriver #indigenousconservation #riverrestoration

🐟🎥 Exciting news! Our very 1st Fish Friday is here, it’s also #worldwaterday, and what better way to celebrate than by announcing the release of “Undammed”! 🎉 This powerful profile piece, a collaboration between @patagonia and @swiftwaterfilms, features the incredible journey of @amybowerscordalis, Director of @ridgestoriffles, as she works to free the Klamath River. After witnessing a devastating fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal member and attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis made it her life’s mission to undo the damage caused by the Klamath River dams. “Undammed” captures her inspiring journey, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions to her young family. With the Klamath dams finally coming down and the largest river restoration project underway, she remains confident in the bright future of her tribe, and the Indigenous Peoples of the Klamath Basin. “It’s not a test,” says Bowers Cordalis “It will work.” 🌊🌱 Watch the film to witness the incredible story of resilience, determination, and hope for the Klamath River and its people. https://lnkd.in/gj8wJA_N #FishFriday #Undammed #RidgestoRiffles #patagonia #IndigenousConservation #swiftwaterfilms #bringthesalonhome #klamathriver #riverrestoration #saveoursalmon12m