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Is Celilo Falls still intact?

Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed on March 10, 1957.

03/10/2022

Oregon Field Guide

Is Celilo Falls still intact?

Clip: Season 20 Episode 2008 | 16m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed on March 10, 1957.

Celilo Falls have been at the center of an emotional controversy in the Pacific Northwest more than 50 years. Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed, but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. See new, history-making images which settle the matter.

03/10/2022

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Is Celilo Falls still intact?

Clip: Season 20 Episode 2008 | 16m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Celilo Falls have been at the center of an emotional controversy in the Pacific Northwest more than 50 years. Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed, but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. See new, history-making images which settle the matter.

03/10/2022

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