According to American Rivers, the Merrimack Village Dam is in the process of being removed, restoring historic flows to the Souhegan River. Construction and demolition began on July 22 and will continue through August 30, 2008. The project will involve local volunteers to help transplant freshwater mussels and fish during the restoration process, as well as to assist in removing accumulated trash and debris that has accumulated behind the dam. This is one of the largest and most complex dam removal projects NOAA has ever attempted.
One of the coolest things about the project is the live Dam Cam on the project Web site to document the removal progress. Check it out!
Friday, August 22, 2008
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