Tag: Healthy Rivers
Water Quality Markedly Improves Post Dam Removal
Dam Removal and Extreme Weather: Helping Communities Be Safer and Stronger
There are over 550,000 dams and over 298,000 road-related barriers, such as culverts, that fragment rivers across the United States. Since these dams and barriers were constructed, storms and flooding have become more intense. At the same time, many of these structures are aging and in disrepair. They have outlived their purpose and are putting […]
Removing aging dams could help strengthen communities facing extreme weather: Report
Close to Home: A two-basin deal is the only solution
World Water Day 2024: Peacebuilding through Dam Removal
This Friday, March 22, is World Water Day. Each year, the United Nations marks the day, March 22, by highlighting the importance of freshwater and the need for more collaborative and sustainable water management. The theme for this year’s global observance is “Water for Peace.” That plea seems apt. Around the world, we see ample […]