there is also a theory that much of our large-scale water-related infrastructure—such as dams and levees—is not worth the environmental costs, which include fish kills, altered floodplains ...

Eleven dams were removed from the Delaware River last year, a move expected to improve conditions for local wildlife and reduce hazards for nearby communities, writes Octavia Feliciano for the ...

That’s in part because dams are controversial and can have major environmental consequences, affecting wildlife and altering local ecosystems. New ones also are expensive to build.

Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, the tribes showcased the environmental devastation caused by the four hydroelectric dams, especially to salmon. Scientists will use SONAR technology to ...

The grant program, run by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, or EGLE, helps dam owners correct deficiencies or advance dam removal projects. Even with well-maintained ...

An AP review of Army Corps data last year showed at least 4,000 dams are in poor or unsatisfactory condition and could kill people or harm the environment if they failed. They require inspections ...

KUCHING: Sarawak should carry out long-term, comprehensive research on dams and their environmental and social impact in view of the state’s hydropower development plans. According to Prof Dr ...