River group gets $1.2M to remove dams in Ohio and Susquehanna watersheds, improve fish habitat Julie GrantMay 2, 2024 The non-profit group, American Rivers, will use a $1.2 million grant to reconnect nearly 200 miles of aquatic habitat in Western Pennsylvania. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
River advocates call for removing old dams more quickly Kara HolsoppleMarch 4, 2022 A new report by American Rivers says aging dams that no longer serve a purpose harm the health of rivers and put people and communities in danger. ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
‘Unbuilding’: What Might Happen if Dams are Removed in the Ohio River Watershed Julie GrantOctober 29, 2021 Removing small unused dams improves safety and fish habitat, but not everyone is on board. ConservationGood RiverRecreationWaterWild Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is Leading the Nation in Dam Removals Kara HolsoppleFebruary 17, 2017 Pennsylvania has hundreds of small dams that don't provide drinking water or flood control, so the state and conservation groups have been making a big push to remove them. TechnologyWater