Fundamentals of Dam Removal for Dam Owners and Municipalities

The NRWA recently hosted and recorded a free webinar for municipalities, dam owners, and other entities interested in learning about the fundamentals of dam removal in their communities. View the video.  View the PPT slides.  Please note, the NRWA will be offering a presentation for the general public at a later date.

Featured Speakers and Topics included:

• Susie Bresney, Ecological Restoration Specialist for the MA Division of Ecological Restoration on the benefits of dam removal
• Neil Shea, Restoration Program Director from the Ipswich River Watershed Association on public outreach surrounding dam removals
• William Hinkley, Director of Grants Administration at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs on funding opportunities for dam removals
• Kristopher Houle, Senior Project Manager at Tighe & Bond on the permitting associated with dam removals in Massachusetts