Jul 22, 2020 · An Iowa-based conservationist and expert in dam modification believes the proposed whitewater park can be constructed without affecting water levels upstream.

Jul 31, 2024 · In June 1969, U.S. engineers diverted the flow of the Niagara River away from the American side of the falls for several months. The temporary dam can be seen in the top-right of this photograph.

Feb 20, 2024 · We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are dedicated to removing those dams that are unsafe, negatively impact the environment and serve no modern-day purpose. Read on to learn what dams do, what targets a dam for removal and who may be affected by their removal.

Feb 24, 2025 · More than 2,000 people could be displaced by the construction of the Río Indio dam. The Panama Canal Authority says the dam solves a long-term water shortage problem.

Mar 15, 2023 · Some dams could lose up to 50% of their water-storage capacity by mid-century, according to a new study published in the journal Sustainability.

Mar 15, 2025 · Free-flowing rivers mean reduced flooding risks, improved water quality, and new recreational opportunities like kayaking and fishing. Towns with dam removal projects are already seeing economic benefits, with waterfronts transforming into community gathering spaces rather than stagnant, debris-filled ponds.

Apr 2, 2025 · Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, seen here, are at the center of the Colorado River crisis, as climate change and overuse drive record-low water levels.

Jun 7, 2023 · The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine may deprive Russian-occupied Crimea of vital freshwater supplies for more than a decade, according to the …

Mar 19, 2025 · Last year, tribes in Oregon and California pulled off the largest dam removal in U.S. history. This is their story.

Mar 4, 2025 · The investment in our nation’s infrastructure in recent years is paying off. In 2024, we finally saw a rebound to pre-pandemic levels of dams removed across the country, with 108 dams demolished. Seeing momentum building once again for reconnecting and restoring rivers brings hope during an otherwise challenging time. This year we saw excellent work […]