Videos

For a summary of the facts:

 

In addition to blocking most migration upstream, the dam also kills fish migrating downstream. This video describes the dangers the dam poses and the fish must survive to get to sea.

The Edwards Dam is a good example of what is possible:

Local fisherman and lobstermen explaining how they have benefited from improved fish runs after the removal of the Edwards dam. Sound is messy and accents are thick but the story strong!

What is possible if the fish can get there.

 

Free the Andro also frames the issue here.

News Center Maine – Video: Conservation group urges removal or redesign of Brunswick-Topsham dam

A great example of a dam owner working with stakeholders to better share the river.

 

Strong arguments for dam removal in some circumstances.

 

Dwayne Shaw of the Downeast Salmon Federation discussing the history of damns

 Sea Run Co-Authors describe some history of dam building in Maine and the impacts on the Native American population.

 

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