Elwha River delta following dam removal, 2015 |
Elwha River delta at the start of dam removal in 2012 |
Elwha River in Washington state has received a lot of attention as the river restores itself following removal of two dams in 2011-2012. The most dramatic changes are visible at the rivermouth, where previously eroding beaches have been replaced by a rapidly growing delta.
Check out this 360 view of rivermouth
Ventura Rivermouth following the floods of 1969 Studies estimate that the removal of Matilija Dam will increase sand and cobble delivery to the coast by 30% over 50 years |
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