A Hotlist on Dams

A Hotlist on Dams
An Internet Hotlist on Dams

created by Mrs. VanDeventer
Petoskey Middle School

Introduction | Information on Dams | River Study

Introduction
Dams have become one of the most hotly debated topics in the world. For every benefit there is often an equally important cost to the ecosystem. Use the links on this page and Google to search for information that will support your 'role' in our debate on the proposed Rocksburg dam

The Internet Resources

Megadams: Pros, Cons and Consequences - Easy to read data in tables as well as text information on large dams.

Information on Dams

Background information on dams - Information on early Egyptian dams and their uses, and current uses for dams.
Environmental Defense Org. - An article offering a 'prescription' for reducing the damage caused by dams.
International Rivers Network - Information on the impact of large dams;
Large Western Dams in the US - Focuses on dams in the West but information could be applied to dams in other areas as well.
National Geographic interactive dam site - Click on Main Before During and After to see the impact of a dam from start to finish.
Pros and Cons of Dams - A simple list of the advantages and disadvantages of dams. Some of the links could be helpful too.
The Pros and Cons of Large Dams - Lots of good information and statistics about the impact of large dams.
Top Ten Links to Dams - Information on national and world dam projects
United States Society on Dams - Good general information on dams and why they are important.

River Study

River Systems of the World - Basic information on just about every major river in the world
Rivers of the World - Links to websites on most of the world's major rivers.

Content by Mrs. VanDeventer, vandeventer.si.t@petoskeyschools.org
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Last revised Wed Apr 16 10:10:25 US/Pacific 2008