Klamath Unbound: Celebrating a Historic River Restoration

Celebrate the completion of the Klamath River dam removal project—the largest of its kind in U.S. history!

Join us at the California Museum on Saturday, December 7, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm to learn about the monumental campaign to restore the Klamath River and honor its cultural, ecological, and environmental significance.

This FREE event features:

• Screening of the short film Undammed
• Discussions and Q&As with Native American leaders, ecologists, and environmental advocates
• Book talk and book signing with Stephen Most, author of , and a screening of its companion documentary
• Basketweaving demonstrations
• Plus: Bigfoot Frybread on-site with delicious frybread and tacos available for purchase

Admission to "Klamath Unbound" also provides access to all temporary and signature exhibits at the California Museum.

Member Discount: Members receive 20% off River of Renewal books, for sale at the Museum store on the day of the event.

Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot in advance to secure your place at this unforgettable event.

Location:
California Museum
1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Visitor information, including parking and public transit options, can be found here. For questions, contact us at .

Join us to celebrate a new chapter for the Klamath River and its communities!

Learn about traditional basketweaving techniques and materials from the experts! Featuring Jennifer Bates (Mewuk), renowned basketmaker for over four decades; Dixie Rogers (Karuk), accomplished weaver and cultural practitioner; and Dorothy Sylvia (Yurok/Hupa/Karuk), master weaver and clothing designer.

A short film by Shane Anderson that recently premiered at Telluride's 2024 Mountain Film Festival, Undammed follows Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis as she fights to restore the Klamath River and protect her Tribe’s future through the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history.

Former Yurok Tribal Chair Susan Bowers Masten will headline a discussion of the obstacles and triumphs involved in the decades-long campaign to restore the Klamath River. The panel will be moderated by Stephen Most (author of "River of Renewal"), and audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a brief Q&A following the presentation.

Elizabeth Azzuz, Cultural Fire Management Council of the Yurok Tribe, will discuss the role of planned fire lighting and other environmental management strategies in the Klamath watershed restoration, and how these traditional practices can be applied more widely in California. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a brief Q&A following the presentation.

Author Stephen Most will discuss the new edition of his book, "River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin" (2024), which traces the history of the Klamath Basin and the challenges in balancing economic and ecological concerns in the region among stakeholders such as federal and state government agencies, Native American Tribes, hydroelectric dam operators, and the farming and commercial fishery industries.

A companion to Stephen Most's book by the same name, "River of Renewal" received the Best Documentary Award at the American Indian Film Festival and was broadcast on PBS. Co-director Jack Kohler provide an introduction to the film and will be available to answer questions after the screening.

Author Stephen Most will sign copies of his book, "River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin" (2024), which will be available for purchase in the Museum Store while supplies last.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, United States