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Examples From Around the World |
| All over the globe, citizens and governments have begun to review their system of dams. Hundreds of dams have already been dismantled in an attempt to restore the health and vitality of rivers. |
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France
Two dams on the Loire River were dismantled recently. Both dams were relics of the 19th century, and their removal will help restore one of Europe's most important spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon. |
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| Above: Dam decommissioning on the Loire River in France (Photos: European Rivers Network). |
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United States
The United States is home to at least 75,000 dams. Throughout the U.S., grassroots organizations are launching campaigns to dismantle dams in their communities, and to date, more than 300 small to medium sized dams have been removed. |
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Right: Bruce Babbitt, United States
Secretary of the Interior, throws
his support behind a recent dam
deactivation project.
(Photo: International Rivers Network) |
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