Dam removal on the Penoscot River

Why was the dam removed on the Penoscot River?

• To return species of salmon migration

• To decrease energy output

• To tear down a degraded dam

• To affect the flow of the river

Who do you think pushed for the change on the removal of the dam?

• Penobscot Indians

• Environmental Protection Agenecy

• USA Fisheries

• Local government

How many dams still exist on the Penobscot River?

• 10+

• 100+

• 1000+

Describe what you heard about the success of removal of the Veiziz dam on the Penobscot River one dam and predict their success in their future plans. What will it take?