No. Dam removal is driven primarily by practicality. The environmental piece is a lovely bonus, but the truth is these dams are obsolete, end-of-life and will

No. Dam removal is driven primarily by practicality. The environmental piece is a lovely bonus, but the truth is these dams are obsolete, end-of-life and will eventually fail. Leaving them in place is not an option, they either need to be replaced or removed. Replacing a dam with no purpose is a waste of money, and the (ahem) downstream benefits of a healthier environment benefits both existing folk and improves land for future generations. It really is a rare win-win situation.