Dam removal: a new option for a new century

The Aspen Institute, a major Washington DC policy institute, has recently released a much-anticipated report from its Dialogue on Dams and Rivers, "Dam Removal: A New Option for a New Century."

This report is the product of a 2-year dialogue hosted by the Aspen Institute between a diverse group of stakeholders that included government agencies, dam owners, dam beneficiaries, and non-governmental organizations.

The recommendations presented in the report provide practical advice to guide policymakers and practitioners in better integrating the consideration of dam removal into river management decisions.

The entire report and executive summary can be downloaded here: Dam Removal