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Dam Removal in Vermont. Environmental Business Council of New England July 16, 2009. How many dams?. At least 1,200 total 150 – hydroelectric, flood control and water supply 300-400 – recreation Hundreds unmaintained and serving no useful purpose. History of Dam Removal.
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Dam Removal in Vermont Environmental Business Council of New England July 16, 2009
How many dams? At least 1,200 total 150 – hydroelectric, flood control and water supply 300-400 – recreation Hundreds unmaintained and serving no useful purpose
History of Dam Removal Newport No. 11 – Clyde River Removed 1996
History of Dam Removal • Not much activity from 1997 – 2001 • Focused on “targets of opportunity” • Eight small dams removed since 2003
Vermont Dam Task Force • The Vermont Dam Task Force is dedicated to restoring rivers through the assessment, prioritization, and facilitation of dam removal or modification within the context of Vermont's natural resource, cultural, and historic values. It is a statewide cooperative effort among federal and state agencies, private organizations, and individuals.
Dam Hurricane Upper Reservoir
Brian T. Fitzgerald Vermont Agency of Natural Resources 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05671-0511 802.241.3468 brian.fitzgerald@state.vt.us