Feds announce nearly $40M for projects to help salmon (and steelhead) in WA
Projects to help fish navigate Washington’s rivers could get a boost of nearly $40 million from the federal government. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
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Research on potential removal of Enloe Dam ramping up
Researchers have been sampling the massive amount of sediment collected behind Enloe Dam and studying the ability of salmon to swim over the waterfalls at …
‘Deadbeat dams’ and their impact on cold-water ecosystems
As global climate change continues to cause drought conditions there is going to be a push to build more dams. As drought-stricken California considers constructing …
The Definition Of Deadbeat Dam
It has no license to produce electricity, hasn’t generated a kilowatt since 1958, and provides no benefits for irrigation or flood control. But one thing …
It’s Fish vs. Dams, and the Dams Are Winning
The groundswell of public opinion, science, and just plain common sense is driving the removal of deadbeat dams across the nation. The NY Times highlights …
DAMS OUT – Matilija Dam
Matilija Dam located on the Ventura River watershed is listed as one of the Top 5 California dams to remove in our latest report. Originally …
Demolition set to begin on Eklutna’s ‘deadbeat dam’
A long-orphaned dam on the Eklutna River is getting demolished after sitting unused for over 60 years. But there will be no explosives bringing the …