Nature Knows Best: The Hubris of River Management in the Klamath Basin

In the rugged landscape of the Klamath Basin, a tale of human arrogance unfolds in the ebb and flow of salmon populations. For decades, we’ve wielded our engineering might to bend rivers to our will, convinced of our superiority over natural processes. Yet, the cold, hard numbers of fish counts tell a different story—one that challenges our assumptions and exposes the folly of our hubris.