Sentences with phrase «dam removal as»

Hastings sought to block funding for dam demolition as well as the nomination of President Obama's choice for assistant secretary of fish, wildlife and parks, Rebecca Wodder, who advocated for dam removal as the former president of American Rivers.

Not exact matches

«This study will lead to better predictions of when and where rivers transport sediment, and to an understanding of how that sediment flow is affected by conservation and management efforts, such as the removal of dams,» Skog said.

This project will be the most significant dam removal and river restoration effort in the world — never before have four dams of this size been removed at once which inundate as many miles of habitat (4 square miles and 15 miles of river length), involving this magnitude of budget (approximately $ 295 million) and public works.

But considered as a whole, the Klamath is arguably America's most significant dam removal and river restoration effort.

While many environmentalists are cheering the removal of dams as a way to bring health back to rivers and restore fisheries, a new project slated for Alaska could put one of the nation's tallest dams in place in the

The Sandy River is a great example of how, when a dam's costs outweigh its benefits, dam removal is the right thing to do for ratepayers, local communities as well as fish and wildlife.

This astute piece of graffiti is not your typical act of defacement either, as it has been gaining support from local groups, despite the odds against the dam's removal:

As noted by our nominating partner, International Rivers, Day of Action for Rivers celebrates environmental wins such as dam removal and river restoration, informs about the threats to rivers and how to take action, and remembers those who have made profound sacrifices in defense of our eartAs noted by our nominating partner, International Rivers, Day of Action for Rivers celebrates environmental wins such as dam removal and river restoration, informs about the threats to rivers and how to take action, and remembers those who have made profound sacrifices in defense of our eartas dam removal and river restoration, informs about the threats to rivers and how to take action, and remembers those who have made profound sacrifices in defense of our earth.