Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

This 2022 report from American Rivers provides a comprehensive look at the current state of dam removal across the country, 2021 Dam Removal Summary Statistics Number of dams removed in 2021: 57 removals Number of upstream river miles reconnected in 2021: More than...
River Access Planning Guide

River Access Planning Guide

The River Access Planning Guide is a resource for planners, river managers, and users as they design new river access sites, improve existing access, or integrate river access into larger infrastructure projects. The information provided in the guide is intended to...
West Enfield Dam Factsheet

West Enfield Dam Factsheet

Stanford Dam constructed 1894, original license issued 1970 Relicensed 1984, renamed “West Enfield Project”; restructured mid-late 1980s Single development situated between Howland and West Enfield, ME Privately owned Fish passage facility exists Not LIHI certified...
Medway Dam Factsheet

Medway Dam Factsheet

Installed in 1922: single dam development on the West Branch of the Penobscot River Private owner Hydropower Capacity: 3.4 MW Eel passage facilities up and downstream LIHI certified LIHI certification expires June 1, 2020 FERC license pre-application begins 2024 FERC...