Howard, B. (2016, June 2). River Revives After Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History. Retrieved November 20th, 2016 from: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/06/largest-dam-removal-elwha-river-restoration-environment/

The Glines Canyon dam in Washington state was the subject of the biggest dam removal in 2014, which began in 2011. After the removal the river has begun to heal, with salmon already making a return to the river. The environment all around the dam has only shown signs of becoming much healthier sime the dam’s removal.

This project is an excellent example of the positive ecological impact that can be had when removing no-longer useful (or perhaps unsafe)dams. This process could be instrumental in healing many of America’s damaged habitats, and could perhaps even save a species or two.