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world12 days ago•187 min saved

Amazon Nations Unite to Save the Gilded Catfish's 7,400-Mile Homeward Journey

Six Amazon nations joined an international plan at the CMS convention in Brazil to protect the gilded dorado catfish, which makes the world’s longest freshwater migration—a 7,400-mile round trip from the Amazon estuary to the Andes. The effort seeks to keep rivers connected by measures like fish ladders and dam removals, coordinate across borders, and safeguard the fishery that supports about 47 million people and roughly $436 million annually, highlighting a broader, climate- and biodiversity-driven conservation challenge for migratory freshwater species.

via CNN|

#amazon-river #cms #dorado-catfish

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michigan's Future at Stake: Consumers' Decision on 13 Dams Threatens Rivers and Towns"

Consumers Energy is considering selling its 13 hydropower dams in Michigan due to high maintenance costs and low electricity output. The fate of these dams could have significant consequences for local economies and the environment. The dams generate less than 1 percent of the power used by Consumers' customers and produce electricity at a higher cost compared to other sources. Options being considered include relicensing, selling to a new owner, removing the dam to restore a free-flowing river, or building a new barrier without power generation. The decision will impact property values, towns, electric ratepayers, and environmental restoration efforts. Consumers Energy will issue a request for proposals to explore possible dam sales and will hold public meetings to discuss the dams' future.

via Bridge Michigan|

#consumers-energy #economic-impact #environment