{
  "id": 5464038,
  "title": "Washington removes century-old dike, 762 acres reclaimed as Chinook return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/washington-removes-century-old-dike-762-acres-reclaimed-as-chinook",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T19:10:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2009-washington-removed-a-century-old-dike-and-let-tides-reclaim-762-acres-21-miles-of-channels-reopened-and-young-chinook-salmon-entered-the-restored-marsh-in-their-first-migration-season/articleshow/133745183.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In 2009, the decision to remove sea dikes from the Nisqually River Delta paved the way for a remarkable transformation, rejuvenating 762 acres of marshland. Young Chinook salmon swiftly adapted to the new tidal channels, fostering their feeding and growth. This comprehensive restoration successfully re-established 21 miles of ancestral tidal channels with Puget Sound, showcasing a promising…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}