University of Michigan
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Fort Collins Marriott
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Holiday Inn
Downtown-Portland
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
February 10-11, 2005
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Why this workshop...why now?

In November 2002, the Aspen Institute released a report "Dam Removal - A New Option for a New Century." This report is the product of a two-year dialogue between a twenty-six-member panel of experts with diverse values and views on the various options associated with dam removal. The report focuses on the policy and practice aspects of dam removal and contains supporting recommendations for effectively integrating the consideration of dam removal into water resources planning processes. It offers practical advice on when, why and how to evaluate whether dam removal should be considered a viable management option.

In addition to the Aspen Report in 2002, the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment released the results of a study they were conducting in the form of a report titled "Dam Removal: Science and Decision Making ." This report is the result of 18 months of research and deliberation by a panel of experts with experience in government, industry, academia, and environmental organizations. Focusing on the nation's small dams, the report outlines the current state of research on and experience with dam removal. It is a primer for dam removal decision makers, recounting lessons learned from previous dam removals and providing a step-by-step design for informed and responsible decision making."

The reports both complement a recent EWRI Task Force white paper on dam removal. Both the Aspen Institute and Heinz Center study groups will be represented at the workshop

For additional program information please contact Don Phelps (DonPhelps@aol.com) or Kyle Schilling(gschilli@erols.com) . For questions on logistics contact Gail Sor (gsor@asce.org) at 703-295-6017 or Katie Gorscak (kgorscak@asce.org) at 703-295-6078.