Stroud Center researchers continue their research to assess the impacts of dams and their removal on our waterways.
By Jennifer Merrill, Ph.D.
For centuries, dams have shaped our rivers, powering industries, storing water, and changing the way waterways flow. But their impacts extend far beyond blocking the movement of fish.
What happens to decades of sediment trapped behind a dam? How quickly can a river recover? And what does recovery even look like?
These are complex questions that scientists at the Stroud Center have been exploring for decades. We’ve compiled our publications and key findings in one place.
Explore the science of dams, dam removal, and river recovery at stroudcenter.org/dams.
