The complex decisionmaking process for removing dams

被引:12
作者
Baish, SK
David, SD [1 ]
Graf, WL
机构
[1] H John Heinz III Ctr Sci Econ & Environm, Sustainable Oceans Coasts & Waterways Program, Washington, DC USA
[2] Univ Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903 USA
[3] Univ S Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208 USA
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ENVIRONMENT | 2002年 / 44卷 / 04期
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10.1080/00139150209605779
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Dams are integral to U.S. riverine ecosystems. The number of dams being considered for removal is increasing because of concerns about structural deterioration, safety, and environmental quality. Conflicting values and regulatory issues complicate dam-removal decisions, but a step-by-step decisionmaking process can help identify possible effects of a dam's removal on the environment, the local and regional economy, and surrounding communities.
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页码:20 / 31
页数:12
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