New Report Alert – Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

New Report Alert – Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

Removing dams has tremendous benefits for river health, public safety and climate resilience, according to “Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.,” a report released today by American Rivers. Fifty-nine dams were removed in 2021, reconnecting more than 2,290 miles of rivers. In addition, American Rivers is highlighting 25 dam removals to watch for 2022 and beyond.

Sanford P-2785

The Sanford Dam failed in May 2020 as a result of the upstream breach of Edenville Dam. FERC revoked the license at Edenville in 2018 after more than a decade of dam safety violations and non-compliance. “The dam, owned by Boyce Hydro Power since 2007, used to...
The Penobscot is Open!

The Penobscot is Open!

By Steve Moyer River restoration proponents are celebrating the completion of the construction phase of the Penobscot River Restoration Project, one of the largest, most innovative river restoration projects in history. In an unprecedented collaboration, the Penobscot...