Sedimentation and Dam Removal: Bringing a River Back to Life
One of the primary concerns when planning for dam removal is the impact of sediment transport on water quality, river health, and the communities that depend on healthy rivers.
Removal of Oakland Dam begins, with benefits for public safety, health of Susquehanna River
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, American Rivers, 412-680-2255 Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145 Susquehanna, PA– In a major step forward for public safety and river health, demolition of Oakland Dam on the Susquehanna River...
Why?- because river advocacy is cultural preservation
Kayeloni Scott, Communications Director at American Rivers, is a Spokane Tribal member and Nez Perce descendant who grew up in the Pacific Northwest. The question was recently posed: What is your “why”? Why do I do this work? My immediate thought was, it just...
6 things You Need To Know About The Klamath River Dam Removals
For nearly 100 years, dams on the Klamath River have blocked salmon and steelhead from reaching more than 400 miles of habitat, encroached on indigenous culture, and harmed water quality for people and wildlife. The time has finally come for the four dams – J.C....