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Dam removal sparks Maine river revival and wider reform
A year after Edwards Dam’s removal in Augusta, sea run fish swarm Kennebec River upstream, water quality improves, and diverse life returns. Environmental groups say the act has shifted debate toward assessing dam usefulness and inspired other removals nationwide.
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Maine River
Augusta
Maine
Kennebec
Edwards
Margaret Bowman
American Rivers
Idaho
North Carolina
Kennebec River
Edwards Dam
Interior
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
More Bene
Edison Electric Institute
FERC
Dan Riedinger
Sam Manzi