US Sets River Restoration Record by Removing 100 Dams Across 30 States
The United States removed 100 outdated and unsafe dams across 30 states in 2025, marking a historic milestone in river restoration. The removals reconnected over 4,893 miles of upstream river channels, the most restored through dam removal in a single year. The projects aimed to revive fish habitats, improve river flow connectivity, and resolve longstanding public safety risks. Pennsylvania led all states with 14 dam removals, while Massachusetts and Vermont followed with 11 and 9 respectively.
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