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Dam removals bring fish back to northeastern US rivers
Original: Dam removals are bringing fish back across the northeastern United States
Dam removal projects across the northeastern United States are restoring fish populations, with migratory species returning to rivers one barrier at a time. Smithsonian reports on how dismantling old dams is reopening habitats, drawing attention to river restoration efforts and the ecological benefits of freeing up waterways for fish passage.
Why now: A widely shared science story highlighting successful environmental restoration efforts.
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- Dam removals are bringing fish back across the northeastern United States · sohkamyung · 354
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