What has been described as the “the largest river restoration project in eastern North America” is scheduled to begin today as demolition begins of the now-defunct Great Works Dam on the Penobscot River.
The removal of two lower dams and the bypassing of a third is designed to open up nearly 1000 miles of habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon, sturgeon, river herring and eight other species of sea-run fish in Maine. The process of reconnecting the river to the sea is an effort to bring large-scale ecological, cultural, recreational, and economic benefits throughout New England's second largest watershed.
Media report:
Kennebec Journal: Huge Penobscot River restoration project starts Monday (10 JUN 12)
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