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J.E. Fishman's avatar

I love these dam removal stories of habitat restoration. They give m hope that we can reverse so many other insults to nature.

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Jeff's avatar

Thanks for highlighting this initiative to restore free flowing rivers in the west. Obviously communities may lose carbon-free electricity, flood control, irrigation or recreation in the process of dam removal. But with the growth in other clean energy sources, we should be looking for more opportunities to rewild our rivers to restore cultural and natural resources.

Here in Chicago, where our namesake river has been abused and channelized for nearly 200 years, we have made progress. Not only was the city’s only dam removed recently, but the world’s first floating eco park is growing on a former industrial canal. Connecting more residents to our rivers will help raise awareness of their role in protecting this critical habitat.

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