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By zachlowe1
On July 16, 2019
Bell Ringer: The Edwards Dam in Augusta, ME
Removal of the Edwards Dam
This clip highlights the process to remove the Augusta, Maine (ME) dam.
Description
This bellringer focuses on the process to remove the Edwards Dam, a historic dam in the Augusta, Maine.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why was the original dam constructed?
- What was the impact of the construction of the dam on the culture of Augusta?
- Describe the events that led to the initial idea to remove the dam. What made it difficult to remove the dam?
- What two things needed to be balanced in the federal government's decision on whether or not to remove the dam?
- According to the speaker, what have been the long-term effects of the dam removal? Do you agree with the decision? Why or why not?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Clean Water Act
- Congress
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Kennebec River
- Megawatt
- Paper Mill