The Mental Impact of the Fish Kill
Summary:
Frankie Myers reflects on the 2002 Fish Kill, where an estimated 50,000+ Chinook Salmon perished, and the ways in which Salmon People are impacted by Salmon loss. People:
Frankie MyersLocation Description:
Klamath River Basin
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