1000 dams down and counting

J. E. O'Connor; J. J. Duda; Gordon Grant

doi:10.1126/science.aaa9204

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1000 dams down and counting

Formally Refereed

Authors:

J. E. O'Connor, J. J. Duda, Gordon Grant

Year:

2015

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa9204

Source:

Science.348(6234): 496-497.

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Abstract

Dam removal is reconnecting rivers, and lessons learned will help water-resource and river management, particularly as removals expand globally and choices become more challenging.

Keywords

dam removal, stream restoration, stream ecology, sedimentation, watershed management

Citation

O'Connor, J. E.; Duda, J. J.; Grant, G. E. 2015. 1000 dams down and counting. Science. 348(6234): 496-497.