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Three Gorges Dam. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/01/us-brazil-dam-idUSTRE75041020110601. Brazilan Dam Building. Pros & Cons?. Pros –. Water Management – Dams & Reservoirs. Cons: Alter ecosystems Increased water loss Sediment Deposition Controls flooding
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/01/us-brazil-dam-idUSTRE75041020110601http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/01/us-brazil-dam-idUSTRE75041020110601 Brazilan Dam Building
Pros & Cons? Pros – Water Management – Dams & Reservoirs
Cons: • Alter ecosystems Increased water loss • Sediment Deposition Controls flooding • Blocks spawning fish Floods Land • Pros: • Controls flooding Recreation • Industrial Use Fisheries • Hydropower Municipal Water supply & Irrigation Water Management
Dam Removal Elwa Dam Removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP9z5S5oivo&feature=related Pro: Con: