The Downside of Dams
Dams are a symbol of human ingenuity and engineering prowess—controlling the flow of a wild rushing river is no small feat. But in this day and age of environmental awareness, more and more people are questioning whether generating a little hydroelectric power is worth destroying riparian ecosystems from their headwaters in the mountains to their […]
How Dams Damage Rivers
Over the past 100 years, the United States led the world in dam building. We blocked and harnessed rivers for a variety of purposes. Those purposes include hydropower, irrigation, flood control and water storage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has catalogued at least 90,000 dams greater than six-feet tall that are blocking our rivers and streams. […]
Hydroelectric Power
Nothing is perfect on Earth, and that includes the production of electricity using flowing water. Hydroelectric-production facilities are indeed not perfect (a dam costs a lot to build and also can have negative effects on the environment and local ecology), but there are a number of advantages of hydroelectric-power production as opposed to fossil-fuel power production. […]
The Importance of Dams
Water plays an exceptional significant role in the economy and in the life of all countries. It is of vital importance for the existence of people, animals and vegetation. The settling of people in different regions of earth has always been closely dependant on the possibilities for water supply parallel to those providing with food, […]
Benefits of Dams and Levees
Read more: https://www.ussdams.org/dam-levee-education/overview/benefits-of-dams-levees/ Visit the Hands-on Investigation Module of the Physics TMA BlueTech Curriculum for curriculum connections.
Hydropower
For nearly three decades, International Rivers has been at the forefront of research and communications on issues surrounding large dams and their impact on rivers and communities. Here you’ll find a library of our latest reports and publications, factsheets, multimedia resources, and tools for activists. Ranging from videos to analytical reports, these collected resources will […]
Surfrider Foundation
We’re on a mission to protect San Diego’s 72 miles of coastline. Surfrider Foundation San Diego County is a community of everyday people who passionately protect our playground – the ocean, waves, and beaches – for all to enjoy. We fight for clean water, coastal preservation, ocean protection, beach access and to reduce plastic pollution. […]
Watercourse Enforcement
Watercourse Enforcement provides flood protection for the community by taking enforcement actions to ensure the quality and nature of the watercourse is intact. This includes preventing prohibited activities and monitoring the timely maintenance of the watercourse within an owner’s property. Read more: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/land/watercourseenforcement.html Visit the Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the Physics TMA BlueTech Curriculum for curriculum […]