Oregon Field Guide
Celilo Falls Underwater Images and Effigy Beach
Season 20 Episode 2008 | 28m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Celilo Falls Underwater Images and Effigy Beach
Celilo Falls has been at the center of an emotional controversy more than 50 years. We know it disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed, but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. you’ll see new, history-making images which settle the matter. There is growing concern over the safety of ancient native Columbia river rock art due to vandalism and theft.
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Oregon Field Guide
Celilo Falls Underwater Images and Effigy Beach
Season 20 Episode 2008 | 28m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Celilo Falls has been at the center of an emotional controversy more than 50 years. We know it disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed, but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. you’ll see new, history-making images which settle the matter. There is growing concern over the safety of ancient native Columbia river rock art due to vandalism and theft.
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Clip: S20 Ep2008 | 16m 41s | Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed on March 10, 1957. (16m 41s)
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