Undammed : Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life

Princeton University Press

Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we\u2019ve dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities that depend on them. In doing so, it offers a pathway to undoing environmental harm to nature\u2014and to ourselves.\nIn Undammed, environmental journalist Tara Lohan takes a clear-eyed look at the unexpected benefits of dam removal after centuries of dam-building. In helping to restore rivers, she argues, we\u2019re protecting our own communities by improving water quality, enhancing public safety, and\n\nUndammed\nFreeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\;