SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

What $500M dam removal project on Klamath River teaches about ecological restoration

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A $500 million project to remove four dams on the Klamath River aims to restore salmon populations and river ecosystems. The largest dam removal in U.S. history highlights a growing trend of dismantling aging dams that no longer provide sufficient benefits compared to their environmental costs.

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