Dam Removals: Balancing Science and Society for Environmental Justice

Explore the complex impacts of dam removals on ecosystems, individuals, and society in this 1-hour 4-minute roundtable discussion featuring experts from various fields. Delve into the scientific and societal aspects of dam construction and removal, with a focus on efforts to assess and potentially remove dams in the U.S. and abroad. Learn how dam removals can help correct past injustices, restore river environments, and benefit Indigenous communities. Gain insights from speakers including Lucy Andrews (UC Berkeley), Desiree Tullos (Oregon State University), Frank Magilligan (Dartmouth), and Brook Thompson (UC Santa Cruz and Yurok Tribe member) as they discuss topics such as the Klamath Dam removal and the cascading effects of dam removals on ecosystems and communities.

AGU23 Media Roundtable: To be just, dam removals need to consider both science and society