Repairs made to Pennesseewassee dam to prevent ‘catastrophic’ failure
Engineers discovered the damaged sections during an inspection prompted by lakeside property owners’ complaints about low water levels.
Historic sale of dams clears the way for salmon to return to the Kennebec River
The Nature Conservancy will buy the last four dams blocking salmon from their spawning grounds in the Sandy River.
Maine lawmakers advance dam safety legislation
One bill would bolster Maine’s dam safety agency and hold negligent dam owners accountable while the other would inject $5 million to a state fund for dam repairs.
Maine lawmakers considering new dam safety reforms
The measures include bolstering the state’s enforcement actions, expanding mapping efforts and updating the pay scale for Maine’s chief dam inspector.
Republican lawmakers want to put a moratorium on dam removals
Three bills would aim to preserve Maine hydroelectric dams at all costs. Regulators say they clash with existing laws and undermine environmental protections.
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