Economics of Dam Removal

There are many studies that explore the economic pros and cons of removing a dam. Here we will emphasize articles that study dams removals in Maine.

This article focuses on the value of recreational fishing that resulted from the removal of the Edwards Dam. By their estimates economic impact was between $1.5 to $65 million.

J American Water Resour Assoc - 2008 - Robbins - Demolish it and They Will Come Estimating the Economic Impacts of-24

 

 

Here the authors point to the removal of the Edwards Dam as a contributor to increased real estate prices in properties near the river.

Real Estate Prices

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