The Beautiful Undammed
Description
Ten years after the largest dam removal in history—on the Elwha River, in Washington State—scientists are chronicling an inspiring story of ecological rebirth. Recovering salmon populations are transferring critical nutrients from the ocean into the forests along the Elwha’s banks, enriching the entire ecosystem. The Elwha’s revival is encouraging advocates to push for the removal of many larger dams in the region, and in the rest of the world.
Key Terms
anadromous, freshwater, nutrient cycling, ocean, salmon, spawn, tribe, trout
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Version History
Date Published
NGSS 2013
LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.C, LS4.D
AP Biology 2019
ENE-3, ENE-4, SYI-1, SYI-3
IB Biology 2016
4.1, C.3, C.4
AP Environmental Science 2020
2.2, 2.5, 2.7, 8.2, 9.10
IB Environmental Systems and Societies 2017
2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4
Vision and Change 2009
CC5, DP6
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