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In summer 2025, a group of Native youth became the first people to paddle the Klamath River from source to sea — 315 miles of a river restored. This is their story, and the beginning of what comes next.
Recent Coverage
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The New York Times
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The Washington Post
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The Kelly Clarkson Show
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Scholastic News
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USA Today
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The Associated Press
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White House Water Summit
Media & Press Inquiries
The first descent of the restored Klamath River is one of the most documented Indigenous-led conservation stories in recent history — covered by the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, AP, and more. For coverage of the First Descent, Klamath Accord, or Global Free Rivers Symposium, contact us following the contact information below.
Speaking Engagements
Bring Ríos to Rivers to your audience Our team — including youth alumni, program leadership, and filmmakers — are available for keynotes, panels, and community events on topics including Indigenous youth leadership, dam removal and river restoration, environmental health, climate and free-flowing rivers, narrative sovereignty, outdoor education, and community resilience.
Media Contacts
For information about the First Descent, Celebration or Global Free Rivers Symposium, contact: PTW@riostorivers.org
For general information about R2R, contact: Weston Boyles, Executive Director: weston.boyles@riostorivers.org
Photos/Footage
Select photos of the three year preparation for the Klamath River “First Source to Sea Descent” HERE
Learn More
Everything you need to understand the story, the river, and the people behind it.
About Ríos to Rivers
Who we are, where we work, and why free-flowing rivers matter.
The Klamath descent
The full story of the first source-to-sea paddle of the restored Klamath River.
Films & storytelling
Short films, documentary footage, and youth-led storytelling from the field.
Our programs
Paddle Tribal Waters, Kayakimün, and the Amazonian Rivers Initiative.
Supporters & partners
The funders, tribal allies, and organizations that make this work possible.