Opinion: Western dam removal in the spotlight
Much of the recent news in my neighborhood has been dominated by mainstream media coverage of the removal of hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River. This is the largest dam removal undertaken in U.S. history, and NGOs, tribes and the states of California and Oregon are understandably euphoric right now. … Dam removal represents the peak of success for certain environmental interests, and that bandwagon is overflowing now with gushing supporters. However, the very unique circumstances that led to the removal of the Klamath dams are often lost in the media coverage.
-Written by Dan Keppen, executive director of the Family Farm Alliance.Related articles:
- Lake County News – Commentary: Following the money on Scott Dam removal
- Law 360: DOI inks Klamath Basin Agreement with tribes, water users