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Lynchburg Water Resources has completed a $22 million dam removal and stream restoration project at College Lake near the University of Lynchburg. The dam was removed…

In October 2025, Chinook salmon reached areas above Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon for the first time in over 100 years. This milestone follows the…

The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) is dismantling Dam 6, also known as the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, on the Brandywine River. Constructed in 1839, this…

In October, the Klamath River marks its first anniversary post-dam removal, showcasing significant ecological recovery. Scientists, Tribes, and advocates report improved water quality, reduced temperatures, and…

The article discusses the positive ecological impacts following the removal of Dam 1 on a river, particularly the return of the American shad fish species. Conservationists,…

For centuries, dams have disrupted the Brandywine River’s ecosystem, blocking migratory fish like the American shad from reaching their spawning grounds. The Brandywine River Restoration Trust…

Restoration efforts are underway on five key tributaries of the Klamath River following the largest dam removal and river restoration project in U.S. history, aimed at…

Summary of Article: Conservation partners are removing an aging earthen dam from Cranberry Creek Preserve in North Carolina to restore habitat, enhance safety, and improve the…

National Dam Safety Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to address the deteriorating state of over 500,000 dams across the U.S. The tragic 1889 Johnstown dam…