Over the years, the McCloud River has given much of herself away; with two thirds of her natural flow diverted, a dam to the north that contributed to the loss of one species, and another to her south that eliminated the migratory passage of steelhead and salmon. Remarkably, her blue ribbon grace and beauty prevailed. And to this day she remains a treasure deserving of our respect and protection. With the proposed raise of Shasta Dam, her safety is on the line once again…