The Yurok and Karuk peoples fought for decades to remove dams on the Klamath River, which decimated salmon populations and riparian ecosystems vital to their traditional lifeways. In 2022, the US

The Yurok and Karuk peoples fought for decades to remove dams on the Klamath River, which decimated salmon populations and riparian ecosystems vital to their traditional lifeways. In 2022, the US government agreed to remove four dams, launching the largest river restoration project in US history. This monumental achievement highlights tribal activism and groundbreaking partnerships.

Learn about this success, culture-based restoration, and tribal collaboration with state and federal governments. This talk, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, was moderated by Cara Romero, with Samuel Gensaw, Isaac Kinney, and Craig Tucker. For more information, visit bioneers.org.

"A Plastic Ocean" is an adventure documentary, filmed over four years across more than 20 locations.

Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter, with international scientists, reveal the

"A Plastic Ocean" is an adventure documentary, filmed over four years across more than 20 locations.

Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter, with international scientists, reveal the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and propose solutions.

Craig Lewis, principal founder of the Clean Coalition, spearheads the creation of resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy grid solutions, including local microgrids vital for emergency

Craig Lewis, principal founder of the Clean Coalition, spearheads the creation of resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy grid solutions, including local microgrids vital for emergency services during disasters. His vision is inspired by Germany's successful integration of renewables for grid resilience.

With over 30 years of experience in renewables, wireless, semiconductor, and banking, Craig holds an MBA and MSEE from USC, and a BSEE from UC Berkeley. He previously implemented solar solutions as VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts and advised on energy policy for Steve Westly's 2006 gubernatorial campaign.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Craig Santos Perez is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He specializes

Craig Santos Perez is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He specializes in creative writing, eco-poetry, and Pacific literature, and is affiliate faculty with the Center for Pacific Islands Studies and the Indigenous Politics Program.

Perez's leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander Board (2017-2020) and as Director of the Creative Program (2014-2016, 2019-2020).