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Elwha River delta following dam removal, 2015 |
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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 The most dramatic changes are visible at the rivermouth, where previously eroding beaches have been replaced by a rapidly growing delta.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
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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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